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Brazil nut vs. Peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between brazil nut and peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt?

  • Brazil nut is richer in selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, and iron, while peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt is higher in vitamin B3.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3477% higher.
  • Peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt has 5 times less saturated fat than brazil nut. Brazil nut has 16.134g of saturated fat, while peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt has 3.055g.

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with 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.
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 73% 17% 16% 38% 166% 50% 85% 98% 133% 24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +268.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +266.1%
Contains more IronIron +140.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +249.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43468.2%

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%
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% 82% 0% 65% 15% 99% 50% 35% 0% 0% 56% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1682.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +348.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +240.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
14% 22% 21% 42%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 22.01 g
Carbs: 21.26 g
Water: 41.78 g
Other: 1.45 g
Contains more FatsFats +204.9%
Contains more OtherOther +135.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1121.6%
~equal in Protein ~13.5g

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.055 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.956 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +118.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.1%

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 Peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 4.4µg 3477%
Copper 1.743mg 0.499mg 138%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 6.956g 116%
Phosphorus 725mg 198mg 75%
Fats 67.1g 22.01g 69%
Magnesium 376mg 102mg 65%
Saturated fat 16.134g 3.055g 59%
Sodium 3mg 751mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 10.921g 32%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 5.259mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.259mg 30%
Zinc 4.06mg 1.83mg 20%
Iron 2.43mg 1.01mg 18%
Calories 659kcal 318kcal 17%
Potassium 659mg 180mg 14%
Folate 22µg 75µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.825mg 13%
Calcium 160mg 55mg 11%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 4.1mg 10%
Manganese 1.223mg 1.023mg 9%
Fiber 7.5g 8.8g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.152mg 4%
Carbs 11.74g 21.26g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.063mg 2%
Protein 14.32g 13.5g 2%
Choline 28.8mg 32.7mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 12.46g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 2.47g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.131mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.462mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.475mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0.875mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0.485mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.166mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.7mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0.566mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.341mg 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 Peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
32%
Peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
70%
Peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt
Peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt
Peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt
Peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 748mg)
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. Peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled, with salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174260/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.