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Brazil nut vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between brazil nut and potato pancake

  • The amount of selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin E in brazil nut is higher than in potato pancake.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily selenium needs 3469% more than potato pancake.
  • Potato pancake has 25 times less vitamin E than brazil nut. Brazil nut has 5.65mg of vitamin E, while potato pancake has 0.23mg.
  • Potato pancake contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Potato pancakes.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +944.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +45.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +868.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +480%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +466.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +370.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21439.3%
~equal in Potassium ~622mg

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%
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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2356.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3842.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +394.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +466.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +311.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +86.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +157.6%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +135.5%
Contains more FatsFats +354.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +136.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1296.8%
~equal in Other ~3.58g

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +540.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +224.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.5%

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
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +497.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +8252%
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 Potato pancake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Potato pancake DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 8.9µg 3469%
Copper 1.743mg 0.18mg 174%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 7.516g 113%
Phosphorus 725mg 128mg 85%
Fats 67.1g 14.76g 81%
Magnesium 376mg 36mg 81%
Saturated fat 16.134g 2.496g 62%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 3.73g 50%
Manganese 1.223mg 0.26mg 42%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.158mg 38%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.23mg 36%
Sodium 3mg 764mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Zinc 4.06mg 0.7mg 31%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 27.6mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.448mg 27%
Calories 659kcal 268kcal 20%
Fiber 7.5g 3.3g 17%
Protein 14.32g 6.08g 16%
Calcium 160mg 32mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.757mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.173mg 11%
Iron 2.43mg 1.67mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.672mg 9%
Starch 0.25g 20.88g 8%
Choline 28.8mg 74.2mg 8%
Folate 22µg 41µg 5%
Carbs 11.74g 27.81g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.7µg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.56g 1%
Potassium 659mg 622mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.638g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 761mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals

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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

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

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