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Brazil nut vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brazil nut and Bran raw

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin E, while Bran raw has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3403% higher.
  • Bran raw contains 12 times less Saturated Fat than Brazil nut. Brazil nut contains 16.134g of Saturated Fat, while Bran raw contains 1.328g.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Oat bran, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +332.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4141.2%
Contains more IronIron +122.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +360.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~734mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +459.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +216.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +712%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +136.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +854.5%
Contains more OtherOther +17.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +464.1%
Contains more WaterWater +91.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +905%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +782.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Bran raw Opinion
Calories 659kcal 246kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 17.3g Bran raw
Fats 67.1g 7.03g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 50.82g Bran raw
Carbs 11.74g 66.22g Bran raw
Magnesium 376mg 235mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 58mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 566mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 5.41mg Bran raw
Sugar 2.33g 1.45g Bran raw
Fiber 7.5g 15.4g Bran raw
Copper 1.743mg 0.403mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 3.11mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 734mg Bran raw
Sodium 3mg 4mg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg 1.01mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 5.63mg Bran raw
Selenium 1917µg 45.2µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 1.17mg Bran raw
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.22mg Bran raw
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.934mg Bran raw
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 1.494mg Bran raw
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.165mg Bran raw
Vitamin K 0µg 3.2µg Bran raw
Folate 22µg 52µg Bran raw
Choline 28.8mg 32.2mg Bran raw
Saturated Fat 16.134g 1.328g Bran raw
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 2.376g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 2.766g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.335mg Bran raw
Threonine 0.365mg 0.502mg Bran raw
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.668mg Bran raw
Leucine 1.19mg 1.374mg Bran raw
Lysine 0.49mg 0.76mg Bran raw
Methionine 1.124mg 0.335mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.908mg Bran raw
Valine 0.76mg 0.964mg Bran raw
Histidine 0.409mg 0.41mg Bran raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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%
Brazil nut
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.806g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.