Brazil nut vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Brazil nut and Mixed nuts
- Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, yet Mixed nuts are higher in Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
- Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3424% more than Mixed nuts.
- Brazil nut contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Mixed nuts. While Brazil nut contains 0.617mg of Vitamin B1, Mixed nuts contain only 0.189mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Mixed nuts are lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Calcium
+36.8%
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Magnesium
+64.2%
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Phosphorus
+59%
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Sodium
-40%
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Zinc
+20.8%
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Copper
+92.2%
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Selenium
+5554.9%
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Manganese
+66.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.61
Equal in Potassium - 632
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Calcium
+36.8%
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Magnesium
+64.2%
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Phosphorus
+59%
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Sodium
-40%
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Zinc
+20.8%
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Copper
+92.2%
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Selenium
+5554.9%
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Manganese
+66.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.61
Equal in Potassium - 632
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin C
+40%
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Vitamin B1
+226.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+38.4%
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Vitamin B2
+460%
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Vitamin B3
+2513.2%
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Vitamin B5
+519.6%
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Vitamin B6
+248.5%
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Folate
+277.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+40%
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Vitamin B1
+226.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+38.4%
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Vitamin B2
+460%
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Vitamin B3
+2513.2%
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Vitamin B5
+519.6%
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Vitamin B6
+248.5%
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Folate
+277.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+24.4%
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Water
+64.4%
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Other
+18.8%
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Protein
+39.9%
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Carbs
+79.3%
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
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3.42 g
Protein:
20.04 g
Fats:
53.95 g
Carbs:
21.05 g
Water:
2.08 g
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2.88 g
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Fats
+24.4%
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Water
+64.4%
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+18.8%
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Protein
+39.9%
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Carbs
+79.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+67%
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Saturated Fat
-46%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+19.3%
Saturated Fat:
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
24.399 g
Saturated Fat:
8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
14.612 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+67%
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Saturated Fat
-46%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+19.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+1580%
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Sucrose
+78.1%
Starch:
0.25 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
4.2 g
Sucrose:
4.15 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+1580%
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Sucrose
+78.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 4.24g | 14.05g |
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Protein | 14.32g | 20.04g |
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Fats | 67.1g | 53.95g |
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Carbs | 11.74g | 21.05g |
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Calories | 659kcal | 607kcal |
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Starch | 0.25g | 4.2g |
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Sugar | 2.33g | 4.15g |
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Fiber | 7.5g | 7g |
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Calcium | 160mg | 117mg |
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Iron | 2.43mg | 2.61mg |
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Magnesium | 376mg | 229mg |
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Phosphorus | 725mg | 456mg |
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Potassium | 659mg | 632mg |
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Sodium | 3mg | 5mg |
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Zinc | 4.06mg | 3.36mg |
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Copper | 1.743mg | 0.907mg |
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Manganese | 1.223mg | 2.04mg |
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Selenium | 1917µg | 33.9µg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 3IU |
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Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 7.82mg |
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Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.5mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 0.189mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.196mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 7.709mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 1.14mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 0.352mg |
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Folate | 22µg | 83µg |
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Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.7µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.22mg |
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Threonine | 0.365mg | 0.703mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 0.826mg |
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Leucine | 1.19mg | 1.656mg |
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Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.782mg |
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Methionine | 1.124mg | 0.283mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 1.182mg |
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Valine | 0.76mg | 1.001mg |
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Histidine | 0.409mg | 0.572mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.055g |
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Saturated Fat | 16.134g | 8.711g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 23.879g | 28.488g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 14.612g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.013g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g | 14.455g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | 0g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g | 0.082g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
28%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%

139%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.423g)
Which food is cheaper?

Mixed nuts is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)