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Brazil nut vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brazil nut and Peruvian groundcherry?

  • Brazil nut is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 98% higher.
  • Peruvian groundcherry has 18 times less Calcium than Brazil nut. Brazil nut has 160mg of Calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry has 9mg.

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw 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 Calcium +1677.8%
Contains more Iron +143%
Contains more Phosphorus +1712.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1677.8%
Contains more Iron +143%
Contains more Phosphorus +1712.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +460.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +849.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 0% 0% 37% 28% 10% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +849.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +653.7%
Contains more Fats +9485.7%
Contains more Other +327.5%
Contains more Water +2397.1%
Equal in Carbs - 11.2
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
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +653.7%
Contains more Fats +9485.7%
Contains more Other +327.5%
Contains more Water +2397.1%
Equal in Carbs - 11.2

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 Peruvian groundcherry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 14.32g 1.9g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0.7g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 11.2g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 53kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 9mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 1mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 40mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.11mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.04mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Peruvian groundcherry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Brazil nut
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/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.