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Brazil nut vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brazil nut and Pecan

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin E, and Calcium, however, Pecan is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3479% more than Pecan.
  • Pecan has 4 times less Vitamin E than Brazil nut. Brazil nut has 5.65mg of Vitamin E, while Pecan has 1.4mg.
  • Pecan contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Nuts, pecans.

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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%
Pecan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +210.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50347.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +267.9%
~equal in Iron ~2.53mg

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%
Pecan
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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 3.7% 3.4% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +303.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +295.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +369%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.66mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~22µg

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
Pecan
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9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.2%
Contains more OtherOther +131.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.1%
~equal in Fats ~71.97g
~equal in Water ~3.52g

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
Pecan
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9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +70.9%

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
Pecan
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10% 88%
Starch: 0.46 g
Sucrose: 3.9 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +84%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +67.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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 Pecan
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Pecan Opinion
Calories 659kcal 691kcal Pecan
Protein 14.32g 9.17g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 71.97g Pecan
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.1mg Pecan
Net carbs 4.24g 4.26g Pecan
Carbs 11.74g 13.86g Pecan
Magnesium 376mg 121mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 70mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 410mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 2.53mg Pecan
Sugar 2.33g 3.97g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 9.6g Pecan
Copper 1.743mg 1.2mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 4.53mg Pecan
Starch 0.25g 0.46g Pecan
Phosphorus 725mg 277mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 0mg Pecan
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Pecan
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Pecan
Vitamin E 5.65mg 1.4mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 4.5mg Pecan
Selenium 1917µg 3.8µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.66mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.13mg Pecan
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.167mg Pecan
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.863mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.21mg Pecan
Vitamin K 0µg 3.5µg Pecan
Folate 22µg 22µg
Choline 28.8mg 40.5mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 16.134g 6.18g Pecan
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 40.801g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 21.614g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.093mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.306mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.336mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.598mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.287mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.183mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.426mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.411mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.262mg Brazil nut
Fructose 0g 0.04g Pecan
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?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Pecan
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.954g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan
Pecan is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (10)

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/nutrients

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

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