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Brazil nut vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brazil nut and pound cake different?

  • Brazil nut is higher than pound cake in selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin E, zinc, and fiber.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily need for selenium, 3476% more than pound cake.
  • Brazil nut contains 47 times more magnesium than pound cake. Brazil nut contains 376mg of magnesium, while pound cake contains 8mg.
  • Pound cake is lower in saturated fat.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than brazil nut (10).

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types were 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.
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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +342.3%
Contains more IronIron +64.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +4050%
Contains more ZincZinc +844.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +417.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1011.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38240%

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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +769.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +256.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +611.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +447.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +127.8%

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +186.4%
Contains more FatsFats +380.7%
Contains more OtherOther +123.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +356.9%
Contains more WaterWater +656.4%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +690.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +613.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.2%

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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +6844%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1216.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Pound cake
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Pound cake DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 5µg 3476%
Copper 1.743mg 0.042mg 189%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 3.419g 140%
Magnesium 376mg 8mg 88%
Phosphorus 725mg 140mg 84%
Fats 67.1g 13.96g 82%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 3.02g 52%
Saturated fat 16.134g 4.811g 51%
Manganese 1.223mg 0.11mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.173mg 37%
Zinc 4.06mg 0.43mg 33%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.65mg 33%
Fiber 7.5g 0.6g 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Protein 14.32g 5g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.249mg 16%
Sodium 3mg 377mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Potassium 659mg 149mg 15%
Threonine 0.365mg 153mg 15%
Calories 659kcal 353kcal 15%
Carbs 11.74g 53.64g 14%
Iron 2.43mg 1.48mg 12%
Calcium 160mg 47mg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.615mg 8%
Starch 0.25g 17.36g 7%
Choline 28.8mg 65.6mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.485mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.036mg 5%
Folate 22µg 42µg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.323g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

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

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