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Brazil nut vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between brazil nut and peppermint

  • Brazil nut has more copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, peppermint has more vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and folate.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for copper is 157% more.
  • Brazil nut has 66 times more saturated fat than peppermint. Brazil nut has 16.134g of saturated fat, while peppermint has 0.246g.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index than brazil nut.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Peppermint, fresh.

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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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +370%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +429.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +265.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +893.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.9%
Contains more IronIron +109.1%
~equal in Manganese ~1.176mg

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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +652.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4442.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +418.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +281.9%
Contains more FatsFats +7038.3%
Contains more OtherOther +93.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2199.7%

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +72260.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4703%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

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 Peppermint
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Peppermint DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 3485%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.508g 159%
Copper 1.743mg 0.329mg 157%
Fats 67.1g 0.94g 102%
Phosphorus 725mg 73mg 93%
Saturated fat 16.134g 0.246g 72%
Magnesium 376mg 80mg 70%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 0.033g 60%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.082mg 45%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 38%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 31.8mg 35%
Iron 2.43mg 5.08mg 33%
Calories 659kcal 70kcal 29%
Zinc 4.06mg 1.11mg 27%
Vitamin A 0µg 212µg 24%
Folate 22µg 114µg 23%
Protein 14.32g 3.75g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.266mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.706mg 9%
Calcium 160mg 243mg 8%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Potassium 659mg 569mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.338mg 3%
Manganese 1.223mg 1.176mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.129mg 2%
Fiber 7.5g 8g 2%
Sodium 3mg 31mg 1%
Carbs 11.74g 14.89g 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.075mg 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Peppermint
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
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.888g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.