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Brazil nut vs. Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brazil nut and peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt different?

  • Brazil nut is richer in selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B1, while peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, manganese, and folate.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily need for selenium, 3469% more than peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt.
  • Brazil nut contains 4 times more copper than peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt. Brazil nut contains 1.743mg of copper, while peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt contains 0.428mg.
  • Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt is lower in saturated fat.

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt types were used in this article.

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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 127% 17% 56% 59% 143% 76% 156% 0.78% 233% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175.9%
Contains more IronIron +53.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +307.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20512.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46%
~equal in Potassium ~634mg

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% 99% 0% 38% 45% 269% 61% 108% 0% 0% 73% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +462.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4766.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +449.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +361.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +340.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +124.3%
~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
24% 50% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 49.66 g
Carbs: 21.26 g
Water: 1.81 g
Other: 2.92 g
Contains more FatsFats +35.1%
Contains more WaterWater +89%
Contains more OtherOther +17.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +70%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.1%

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
18% 60% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 26.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.773 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +149.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~26.181g

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
47% 53%
Starch: 4.39 g
Sucrose: 4.9 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +1656%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +110.3%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without 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, dry-roasted, without salt DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 9.3µg 3469%
Copper 1.743mg 0.428mg 146%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 9.773g 98%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 14.355mg 88%
Phosphorus 725mg 363mg 52%
Magnesium 376mg 178mg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.152mg 39%
Saturated fat 16.134g 7.723g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.466mg 28%
Fats 67.1g 49.66g 27%
Manganese 1.223mg 1.786mg 24%
Protein 14.32g 24.35g 20%
Folate 22µg 97µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 1.011mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.197mg 12%
Zinc 4.06mg 2.77mg 12%
Iron 2.43mg 1.58mg 11%
Calcium 160mg 58mg 10%
Choline 28.8mg 64.6mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 26.181g 6%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 4.93mg 5%
Calories 659kcal 587kcal 4%
Fiber 7.5g 8.4g 4%
Carbs 11.74g 21.26g 3%
Starch 0.25g 4.39g 2%
Potassium 659mg 634mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 12.86g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 4.9g N/A
Sodium 3mg 6mg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.811mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.833mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 1.535mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0.85mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 1.227mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0.993mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.599mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.025g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g 9.694g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without 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
56%
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
92%
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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, dry-roasted, without salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173806/nutrients

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

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