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Brazil nut vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brazil nut and Molasses

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Zinc, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Molasses has more Vitamin B6.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3453% more.
  • Molasses are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Molasses.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +55.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2238.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +257.9%
Contains more Selenium +10669.7%
Contains more Calcium +28.1%
Contains more Iron +94.2%
Contains more Potassium +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +25.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Magnesium +55.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2238.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +257.9%
Contains more Selenium +10669.7%
Contains more Calcium +28.1%
Contains more Iron +94.2%
Contains more Potassium +122.2%
Contains more Manganese +25.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1404.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1650%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +337%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +563.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1404.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1650%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +337%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +563.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +67000%
Contains more Carbs +536.5%
Contains more Water +539.5%
Equal in Other - 3.3
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +67000%
Contains more Carbs +536.5%
Contains more Water +539.5%
Equal in Other - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74521.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48698%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74521.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48698%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1161.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1161.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brazil nut Molasses
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 14.32g 0g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 659kcal 290kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Fructose 0g 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 2.33g 74.72g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 2.43mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 376mg 242mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 31mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 3mg 37mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.29mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.487mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 1917µg 17.8µg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.041mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.002mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 22µg 0µg Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.032g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.05g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Molasses
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Brazil nut
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.116g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients
  2. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.