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Brazil nut vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brazil nut and Oat?

  • Brazil nut is richer in Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Calcium, while Oat is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Oat's daily need coverage for Manganese is 161% higher.
  • Oat has 13 times less Saturated Fat than Brazil nut. Brazil nut has 16.134g of Saturated Fat, while Oat has 1.217g.

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.
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Oat
Contains more Calcium +196.3%
Contains more Magnesium +112.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.6%
Contains more Potassium +53.6%
Contains more Copper +178.4%
Contains more Iron +94.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +302%
Equal in Zinc - 3.97
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Contains more Calcium +196.3%
Contains more Magnesium +112.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.6%
Contains more Potassium +53.6%
Contains more Copper +178.4%
Contains more Iron +94.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +302%
Equal in Zinc - 3.97

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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Oat
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +633.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Folate +154.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +633.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Folate +154.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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3
Oat
Contains more Fats +872.5%
Contains more Other +98.8%
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Carbs +464.5%
Contains more Water +140.4%
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% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Fats +872.5%
Contains more Other +98.8%
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Carbs +464.5%
Contains more Water +140.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Oat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +996.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +862.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +996.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +862.5%
Contains less Saturated 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 Oat
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 Oat Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 55.67g Oat
Protein 14.32g 16.89g Oat
Fats 67.1g 6.9g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 66.27g Oat
Calories 659kcal 389kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Oat
Fiber 7.5g 10.6g Oat
Calcium 160mg 54mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 4.72mg Oat
Magnesium 376mg 177mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 523mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 429mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 2mg Oat
Zinc 4.06mg 3.97mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.626mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 4.916mg Oat
Selenium 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.139mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.961mg Oat
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.119mg Oat
Folate 22µg 56µg Oat
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.365mg 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 1.19mg 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.49mg 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 1.124mg 0.312mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.76mg 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.409mg 0.405mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 1.217g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 2.178g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 2.535g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Oat
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
33%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.917g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat 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. Oat - 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.