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Brazil nut vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brazil nut and Peanut

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Peanut is higher in Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3472% more than Peanut.
  • Brazil nut contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Peanut. While Brazil nut contains 16.134g of Saturated Fat, Peanut contains only 6.279g.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Peanuts, all types, 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%
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26525%
Contains more IronIron +88.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.1%
~equal in Potassium ~705mg

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% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3990.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +860.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +990.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +82.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.64mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +36.3%
Contains more OtherOther +46.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.4%
Contains more WaterWater +90.1%

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
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~24.426g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Peanut Opinion
Calories 659kcal 567kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 67.1g 49.24g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 7.63g Peanut
Carbs 11.74g 16.13g Peanut
Magnesium 376mg 168mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 92mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 705mg Peanut
Iron 2.43mg 4.58mg Peanut
Sugar 2.33g 4.72g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 8.5g Peanut
Copper 1.743mg 1.144mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 3.27mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 376mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 18mg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg 8.33mg Peanut
Manganese 1.223mg 1.934mg Peanut
Selenium 1917µg 7.2µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.64mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.135mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.348mg Peanut
Folate 22µg 240µg Peanut
Choline 28.8mg 52.5mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 6.279g Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 15.558g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 1.19mg 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.317mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 0.76mg 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.652mg Peanut
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Peanut
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
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.855g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.