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Brazil nut vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brazil nut and Potato

  • The amount of Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin E , Zinc, and Fiber in Brazil nut is higher than in Potato.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3485% more than Potato.
  • Potato has 645 times less Saturated Fat than Brazil nut. Brazil nut has 16.134g of Saturated Fat, while Potato has 0.025g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.

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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 +1233.3%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +1534.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1171.9%
Contains more Potassium +55.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +1253.3%
Contains more Copper +1484.5%
Contains more Manganese +511.5%
Contains more Selenium +479150%
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 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +1534.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1171.9%
Contains more Potassium +55.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +1253.3%
Contains more Copper +1484.5%
Contains more Manganese +511.5%
Contains more Selenium +479150%

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin E +56400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +661.7%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +259.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +56400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +661.7%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +259.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +598.5%
Contains more Fats +74455.6%
Contains more Other +205.4%
Contains more Carbs +49%
Contains more Water +2217.3%
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% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +598.5%
Contains more Fats +74455.6%
Contains more Other +205.4%
Contains more Carbs +49%
Contains more Water +2217.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1193850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57992.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1193850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57992.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1270.6%
Contains more Starch +6016%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1270.6%
Contains more Starch +6016%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Potato Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 15.39g Potato
Protein 14.32g 2.05g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0.09g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 17.49g Potato
Calories 659kcal 77kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0g 0.26g Potato
Sugar 2.33g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 7.5g 2.1g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 12mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.81mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 23mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 57mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 425mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 6mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.3mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.11mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.2mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 0.4µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Potato
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.01mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.081mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.032mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 22µg 15µg Brazil nut
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.021mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.067mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.066mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.098mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.107mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.032mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.081mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.103mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.035mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.002g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.042g 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 Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.109g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/nutrients

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

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