Brazil nut vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brazil nut and prunes different?
- Brazil nut is higher in selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin E, and zinc; however, prunes are richer in vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for brazil nut is 3485% higher.
- Brazil nut contains 183 times more saturated fat than prunes. While brazil nut contains 16.134g of saturated fat, prunes contain only 0.088g.
- Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index (10) than prunes (29).
Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +817.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +272.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +520.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +822.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +950.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +309% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +638900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1214% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1109.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +185.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +431.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +538% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
2.18 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
63.88 g
Water:
30.92 g
Other:
2.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +556.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17557.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +444.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +804.1% |
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
0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44954.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39253.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
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:
5.11 g
Sucrose:
0.15 g
Glucose:
25.46 g
Fructose:
12.45 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.06 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1453.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1944% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1917µg | 0.3µg | 3485% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 0.062g | 162% |
| Copper | 1.743mg | 0.281mg | 162% |
| Fats | 67.1g | 0.38g | 103% |
| Phosphorus | 725mg | 69mg | 94% |
| Magnesium | 376mg | 41mg | 80% |
| Saturated fat | 16.134g | 0.088g | 73% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.879g | 0.053g | 60% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 59.5µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 0.051mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 1.223mg | 0.299mg | 40% |
| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 0.43mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 4.06mg | 0.44mg | 33% |
| Protein | 14.32g | 2.18g | 24% |
| Calories | 659kcal | 240kcal | 21% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 0.93mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 11.74g | 63.88g | 17% |
| Fructose | 0g | 12.45g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.186mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 43mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 1.882mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 0.205mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 0.422mg | 5% |
| Folate | 22µg | 4µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 39µg | 4% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 10.1mg | 3% |
| Starch | 0.25g | 5.11g | 2% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 7.1g | 2% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 732mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.24g | 56.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | 38.13g | N/A |
| Sodium | 3mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.365mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.19mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 1.124mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.76mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.409mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.046g)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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)
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.