Brazil nut vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brazil nut and pistachios different?
- Brazil nut is higher in selenium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin E, and zinc; however, pistachios are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for brazil nut is 3473% higher.
- Brazil nut contains 3 times more magnesium than pistachios. While brazil nut contains 376mg of magnesium, pistachios contain only 121mg.
- Pistachios have less saturated fat.
- Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index (10) than pistachios (28).
Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +210.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27285.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +97.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +357.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +340.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +182.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1583.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
Protein:
20.16 g
Fats:
45.32 g
Carbs:
27.17 g
Water:
4.37 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.38 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.4% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~23.257g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.25 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
1.67 g
Sucrose:
6.87 g
Glucose:
0.32 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.17 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +568% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +194.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1917µg | 7µg | 3473% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 1.7mg | 123% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 14.38g | 67% |
| Magnesium | 376mg | 121mg | 61% |
| Copper | 1.743mg | 1.3mg | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 16.134g | 5.907g | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 725mg | 490mg | 34% |
| Fats | 67.1g | 45.32g | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 0.87mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 2.86mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 3.92mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 4.06mg | 2.2mg | 17% |
| Protein | 14.32g | 20.16g | 12% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 10.6g | 12% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 1025mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.16mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 0.52mg | 7% |
| Folate | 22µg | 51µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 1.3mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 105mg | 6% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 659kcal | 560kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 5.6mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 11.74g | 27.17g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.879g | 23.257g | 2% |
| Manganese | 1.223mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Starch | 0.25g | 1.67g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.24g | 16.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | 7.66g | N/A |
| Sodium | 3mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.365mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.19mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 1.138mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 1.124mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 1.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.76mg | 1.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.409mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g | 14.091g | N/A |
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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
27%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.227g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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)