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Brazil nut vs. Poblano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brazil nut and Poblano?

  • Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Poblano is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3480% higher.
  • Poblano has 20 times less Saturated Fat than Brazil nut. Brazil nut has 16.134g of Saturated Fat, while Poblano has 0.82g.

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Peppers, ancho, dried 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 +162.3%
Contains more Magnesium +232.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +260.7%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +185.9%
Contains more Copper +243.1%
Contains more Selenium +66003.4%
Contains more Iron +349.8%
Contains more Potassium +265.9%
Equal in Manganese - 1.279
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 19% 410% 81% 87% 213% 6% 39% 170% 167% 16%
Contains more Calcium +162.3%
Contains more Magnesium +232.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +260.7%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +185.9%
Contains more Copper +243.1%
Contains more Selenium +66003.4%
Contains more Iron +349.8%
Contains more Potassium +265.9%
Equal in Manganese - 1.279

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 +244.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2070.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +983.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3400%
Contains more Folate +213.6%
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 1227% 0% 0% 7% 45% 521% 121% 120% 816% 52% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2070.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +983.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3400%
Contains more Folate +213.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Fats +718.3%
Contains more Carbs +338%
Contains more Water +561.7%
Contains more Other +72.2%
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
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Fats +718.3%
Contains more Carbs +338%
Contains more Water +561.7%
Contains more Other +72.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4753.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +440.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
14% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.82 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.511 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4753.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +440.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%

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 Poblano
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Poblano Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 29.82g Poblano
Protein 14.32g 11.86g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 8.2g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 51.42g Poblano
Calories 659kcal 281kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Poblano
Fiber 7.5g 21.6g Poblano
Calcium 160mg 61mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 10.93mg Poblano
Magnesium 376mg 113mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 201mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 2411mg Poblano
Sodium 3mg 43mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 1.42mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.508mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 1.279mg Poblano
Selenium 1917µg 2.9µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 20438IU Poblano
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1022µg Poblano
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2mg Poblano
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.179mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 2.255mg Poblano
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 6.403mg Poblano
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 1.993mg Poblano
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 3.535mg Poblano
Folate 22µg 69µg Poblano
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.155mg Poblano
Threonine 0.365mg 0.425mg Poblano
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.373mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.605mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.515mg Poblano
Methionine 1.124mg 0.142mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.361mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.489mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.232mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.82g Poblano
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.492g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 4.511g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Poblano
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
242%
Poblano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
120%
Poblano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.314g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.