Brazil nut vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between brazil nut and peanut butter?
- Brazil nut is richer in selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B1, while peanut butter is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and manganese.
- Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3478% higher.
- Peanut butter has 4 times less copper than brazil nut. Brazil nut has 1.743mg of copper, while peanut butter has 0.422mg.
- Peanut butter is lower in saturated fat.
We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +123.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +226.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +313% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46656.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +311.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +448.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4344.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +517.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +336.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +295.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +118.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +178% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +90% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~25.941g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.25 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
3.56 g
Sucrose:
10.25 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1324% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +339.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1917µg | 4.1µg | 3478% |
| Copper | 1.743mg | 0.422mg | 147% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 13.112mg | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 12.535g | 79% |
| Phosphorus | 725mg | 335mg | 56% |
| Magnesium | 376mg | 168mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 0.15mg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 16.134g | 10.325g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 0.441mg | 26% |
| Fats | 67.1g | 51.36g | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 9.1mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 1.223mg | 1.665mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 1.137mg | 19% |
| Folate | 22µg | 87µg | 16% |
| Protein | 14.32g | 22.21g | 16% |
| Zinc | 4.06mg | 2.51mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.192mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 49mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 5g | 10% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 1.74mg | 9% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.879g | 25.941g | 5% |
| Carbs | 11.74g | 22.31g | 4% |
| Calories | 659kcal | 598kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 558mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Starch | 0.25g | 3.56g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.24g | 17.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | 10.49g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.365mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.19mg | 1.546mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 1.124mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.76mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.409mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g | 12.215g | N/A |
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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%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.809g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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)