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Brazil nut vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between brazil nut and oats?

  • Brazil nut is richer in copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium, while oats are higher in manganese, iron, vitamin B5, fiber, and vitamin B1.
  • Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 161% higher.
  • Oats have 13 times less saturated fat than brazil nut. Brazil nut has 16.134g of saturated fat, while oats have 1.217g.
  • Oats have a higher glycemic index (59) than brazil nut (10).

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Oats 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +178.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +94.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +302%
~equal in Zinc ~3.97mg

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%
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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% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +633.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +154.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +872.5%
Contains more OtherOther +98.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +464.5%
Contains more WaterWater +140.4%

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
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +996.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +862.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.5%

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 Oats
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Oats DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 3485%
Manganese 1.223mg 4.916mg 161%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 2.535g 146%
Copper 1.743mg 0.626mg 124%
Fats 67.1g 6.9g 93%
Saturated fat 16.134g 1.217g 68%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 2.178g 54%
Magnesium 376mg 177mg 47%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 38%
Phosphorus 725mg 523mg 29%
Iron 2.43mg 4.72mg 29%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 1.349mg 23%
Carbs 11.74g 66.27g 18%
Calories 659kcal 389kcal 14%
Fiber 7.5g 10.6g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.763mg 12%
Calcium 160mg 54mg 11%
Folate 22µg 56µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.139mg 8%
Potassium 659mg 429mg 7%
Protein 14.32g 16.89g 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.961mg 4%
Zinc 4.06mg 3.97mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.119mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 55.67g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Sodium 3mg 2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.575mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.694mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 1.284mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0.701mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.312mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.895mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.405mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Oats
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Brazil nut
30%
Oats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
154%
Oats

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.917g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
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)
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.