Brazil nut vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Brazil nut and Pistachio different?
- Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Magnesium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Zinc, however, Pistachio is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3473% higher.
- Brazil nut contains 3 times more Magnesium than Pistachio. While Brazil nut contains 376mg of Magnesium, Pistachio contains only 121mg.
- Pistachio has less Saturated Fat.
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.
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Calcium
+52.4%
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Magnesium
+210.7%
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Phosphorus
+48%
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Zinc
+84.5%
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Copper
+34.1%
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Selenium
+27285.7%
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Iron
+61.3%
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Potassium
+55.5%
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Sodium
-66.7%
Equal in Manganese - 1.2
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Calcium
+52.4%
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Magnesium
+210.7%
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Phosphorus
+48%
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Zinc
+84.5%
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Copper
+34.1%
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Selenium
+27285.7%
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Iron
+61.3%
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Potassium
+55.5%
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Sodium
-66.7%
Equal in Manganese - 1.2
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 E
+97.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+700%
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Vitamin B1
+41%
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Vitamin B2
+357.1%
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Vitamin B3
+340.7%
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Vitamin B5
+182.6%
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Vitamin B6
+1583.2%
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Folate
+131.8%
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Vitamin E
+97.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+700%
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Vitamin B1
+41%
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Vitamin B2
+357.1%
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Vitamin B3
+340.7%
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Vitamin B5
+182.6%
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Vitamin B6
+1583.2%
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Folate
+131.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+48.1%
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Other
+14.8%
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Protein
+40.8%
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Carbs
+131.4%
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Water
+27.8%
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
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Fats
+48.1%
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+14.8%
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Protein
+40.8%
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Carbs
+131.4%
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Water
+27.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+69.7%
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Saturated Fat
-63.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 23.257
Saturated Fat:
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
24.399 g
Saturated Fat:
5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
14.38 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+69.7%
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Saturated Fat
-63.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 23.257
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+568%
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Sucrose
+194.8%
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Fructose
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Maltose
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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
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Starch
+568%
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Sucrose
+194.8%
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.24g | 16.57g |
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| Protein | 14.32g | 20.16g |
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| Fats | 67.1g | 45.32g |
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| Carbs | 11.74g | 27.17g |
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| Calories | 659kcal | 560kcal |
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| Starch | 0.25g | 1.67g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.24g |
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| Sugar | 2.33g | 7.66g |
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| Fiber | 7.5g | 10.6g |
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| Calcium | 160mg | 105mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 3.92mg |
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| Magnesium | 376mg | 121mg |
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| Phosphorus | 725mg | 490mg |
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| Potassium | 659mg | 1025mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 4.06mg | 2.2mg |
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| Copper | 1.743mg | 1.3mg |
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| Manganese | 1.223mg | 1.2mg |
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| Selenium | 1917µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 516IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 26µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 2.86mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 5.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 0.87mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 1.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 0.52mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 1.7mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 51µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.251mg |
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| Threonine | 0.365mg | 0.684mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 0.917mg |
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| Leucine | 1.19mg | 1.604mg |
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| Lysine | 0.49mg | 1.138mg |
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| Methionine | 1.124mg | 0.36mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 1.092mg |
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| Valine | 0.76mg | 1.249mg |
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| Histidine | 0.409mg | 0.512mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 16.134g | 5.907g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.879g | 23.257g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 14.38g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g | 14.091g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g |
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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%
71%
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)