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Brazil nut vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between brazil nut and pizza?

  • Brazil nut is higher in selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin E, and zinc; however, pizza is richer in vitamin B3.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3449% more.
  • Pizza contains 17 times less copper than brazil nut. Brazil nut contains 1.743mg of copper, while pizza contains 0.105mg.
  • Pizza has less saturated fat.
  • Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index (10) than pizza (60).

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +283.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1560%
Contains more ZincZinc +203%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +239.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9533.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.48mg

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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +580.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1196.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +322.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.7%
Contains more FatsFats +592.5%
Contains more OtherOther +41.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +183.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1162.3%

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +815.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1351.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.3%

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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1065%
Contains more StarchStarch +10680%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Pizza DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 19.9µg 3449%
Copper 1.743mg 0.105mg 182%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 1.681g 151%
Fats 67.1g 9.69g 88%
Magnesium 376mg 24mg 84%
Phosphorus 725mg 216mg 73%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 2.608g 53%
Saturated fat 16.134g 4.465g 53%
Manganese 1.223mg 0.36mg 38%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.83mg 32%
Sodium 3mg 598mg 26%
Zinc 4.06mg 1.34mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 3.825mg 22%
Fiber 7.5g 2.3g 21%
Calories 659kcal 266kcal 20%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.39mg 19%
Folate 22µg 93µg 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Potassium 659mg 172mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.195mg 12%
Starch 0.25g 26.95g 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg 8%
Carbs 11.74g 33.33g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Protein 14.32g 11.39g 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 6.7µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 4%
Calcium 160mg 188mg 3%
Choline 28.8mg 16.4mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.08mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1g 1%
Iron 2.43mg 2.48mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.4mg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Pizza
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%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.669g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 595mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

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

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