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Brazil nut vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brazil nut and Oregano

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, and Phosphorus, yet Oregano is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, and Vitamin E.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3477% more than Oregano.
  • Brazil nut contains 10 times more Saturated Fat than Oregano. While Brazil nut contains 16.134g of Saturated Fat, Oregano contains only 1.551g.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Spices, oregano, dried.

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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 193% 479% 111% 1380% 211% 73% 63% 3.3% 651% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +175.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +389.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +898.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.2%
Contains more IronIron +1414.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +308%

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%
Oregano
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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 7.7% 102% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +223.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1408.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1472.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +400.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +933.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +977.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.2%
~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
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1467.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +487.1%
Contains more WaterWater +190.4%
Contains more OtherOther +130.1%

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
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3235.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1682.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
22% 46% 28% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.91 g
Glucose: 1.9 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +156%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Oregano Opinion
Calories 659kcal 265kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 9g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 4.28g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2.3mg Oregano
Net carbs 4.24g 26.42g Oregano
Carbs 11.74g 68.92g Oregano
Magnesium 376mg 270mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 1597mg Oregano
Potassium 659mg 1260mg Oregano
Iron 2.43mg 36.8mg Oregano
Sugar 2.33g 4.09g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 42.5g Oregano
Copper 1.743mg 0.633mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 2.69mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 148mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 25mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 5.65mg 18.26mg Oregano
Manganese 1.223mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 1917µg 4.5µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.177mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 1.044mg Oregano
Vitamin K 0µg 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 22µg 237µg Oregano
Choline 28.8mg 32.3mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 16.134g 1.551g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.716g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 1.369g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.365mg 0.322mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.441mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.78mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 1.124mg 0.127mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.449mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.585mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.144mg Brazil nut
Fructose 0g 1.13g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.621g Oregano
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Oregano
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
213%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.583g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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