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Brazil nut vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brazil nut and Oysters?

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Oysters is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, and Iron.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3414% more.
  • Oysters has less Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat types in this article.

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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 Calcium +37.9%
Contains more Magnesium +974.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.7%
Contains more Potassium +374.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Manganese +106.9%
Contains more Selenium +4753.2%
Contains more Iron +279%
Contains more Zinc +1836%
Contains more Copper +227.4%
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 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Calcium +37.9%
Contains more Magnesium +974.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.7%
Contains more Potassium +374.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Manganese +106.9%
Contains more Selenium +4753.2%
Contains more Iron +279%
Contains more Zinc +1836%
Contains more Copper +227.4%

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 +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1613.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +527.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1613.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +527.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Fats +1862%
Contains more Carbs +115.4%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Water +2186.3%
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
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Fats +1862%
Contains more Carbs +115.4%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Water +2186.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4619.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2210.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4619.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2210.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +260%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
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
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +260%
Contains more Glucose +∞%

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 Oysters
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 14.32g 11.42g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 3.42g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 5.45g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 102kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 2.33g 1.23g Oysters
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 116mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 376mg 35mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 194mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 139mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 166mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 1.743mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 1.223mg 0.591mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 39.5µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 5.65mg 1.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.036mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.85mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.061mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg 14µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 0µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.138mg Oysters
Threonine 0.365mg 0.046mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.459mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.716mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.762mg Oysters
Methionine 1.124mg 0.257mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.413mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.523mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.22mg Brazil nut
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Brazil nut
Trans Fat 0.068g Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.948g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.506g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 1.056g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g 0.061g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.004g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Oysters
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
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients

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

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