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Brazil nut vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brazil nut and Nachos?

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Iron, and Fiber than Nachos.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3470% higher.
  • Nachos have 27 times less Copper than Brazil nut. Brazil nut has 1.743mg of Copper, while Nachos have 0.064mg.
  • Nachos are lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types in this comparison.

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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.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
10
:
0
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Calcium +154%
Contains more Iron +224%
Contains more Magnesium +795.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.2%
Contains more Potassium +82%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +372.1%
Contains more Copper +2623.4%
Contains more Manganese +554%
Contains more Selenium +22190.7%
Brazil nut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Nachos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +154%
Contains more Iron +224%
Contains more Magnesium +795.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.2%
Contains more Potassium +82%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +372.1%
Contains more Copper +2623.4%
Contains more Manganese +554%
Contains more Selenium +22190.7%

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.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
3
:
8
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Vitamin E +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +401.6%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Brazil nut
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%
Nachos
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +401.6%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
3
:
2
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Protein +231.5%
Contains more Fats +212.1%
Contains more Other +82.9%
Contains more Carbs +197.4%
Contains more Water +993.6%
Brazil nut
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
Nachos
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +231.5%
Contains more Fats +212.1%
Contains more Other +82.9%
Contains more Carbs +197.4%
Contains more Water +993.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
2
:
1
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Brazil nut
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Nachos
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
1
:
2
Nachos
Nachos
Contains more Sucrose +339.6%
Contains more Starch +11232%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Brazil nut
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
Nachos
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +339.6%
Contains more Starch +11232%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 14.32g 4.32g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 21.5g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 659kcal 343kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.33g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 7.5g 3.2g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 63mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.75mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 42mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 198mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 362mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 313mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.86mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.064mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.187mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 8.6µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 5.65mg 4.08mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.123mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.133mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.63mg Nachos
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 22µg 10µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 0µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.042mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.156mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.187mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.521mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.156mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.094mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.229mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.25mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Brazil nut
Trans Fat 0.058g Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 14.02g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 5.04g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g 4.343g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Nachos
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
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.961g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals

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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.