Brazil nut vs. Pine nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Brazil nut and Pine nuts
- Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, and Magnesium, yet Pine nuts are higher in Manganese, Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, and Zinc.
- Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3484% more than Pine nuts.
- Brazil nut contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Pine nuts. While Brazil nut contains 16.134g of Saturated Fat, Pine nuts contain only 4.899g.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Nuts, pine nuts, dried.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +49.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +273757.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +127.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +619.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +65.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +548.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1387.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +93.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
Protein:
13.69 g
Fats:
68.37 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
2.28 g
Other:
2.58 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +50% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.4% |
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Protein
~13.69g
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Fats
~68.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.899 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
18.764 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
34.071 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +27.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -69.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.25 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
1.43 g
Sucrose:
3.45 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +472% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +48.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 659kcal | 673kcal |
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| Protein | 14.32g | 13.69g |
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| Fats | 67.1g | 68.37g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.24g | 9.38g |
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| Carbs | 11.74g | 13.08g |
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| Magnesium | 376mg | 251mg |
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| Calcium | 160mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 659mg | 597mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 5.53mg |
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| Sugar | 2.33g | 3.59g |
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| Fiber | 7.5g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 1.743mg | 1.324mg |
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| Zinc | 4.06mg | 6.45mg |
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| Starch | 0.25g | 1.43g |
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| Phosphorus | 725mg | 575mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 29IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 9.33mg |
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| Manganese | 1.223mg | 8.802mg |
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| Selenium | 1917µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 0.364mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 4.387mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 0.313mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 53.9µg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 34µg |
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| Choline | 28.8mg | 55.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 16.134g | 4.899g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.879g | 18.764g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 34.071g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.107mg |
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| Threonine | 0.365mg | 0.37mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 0.542mg |
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| Leucine | 1.19mg | 0.991mg |
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| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.54mg |
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| Methionine | 1.124mg | 0.259mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 0.524mg |
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| Valine | 0.76mg | 0.687mg |
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| Histidine | 0.409mg | 0.341mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.07g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g | 0.112g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | 0.052g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.404g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
50%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
246%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pine nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pine nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.235g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pine nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Pine nuts is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pine nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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)