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Brazil nut vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between brazil nut and sockeye salmon

  • Brazil nut is richer in selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese, yet sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for brazil nut is 3421% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 94 times more manganese than sockeye salmon. Brazil nut contains 1.223mg of manganese, while sockeye salmon contains 0.013mg.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.

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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% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +944.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1354.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.1%
Contains more IronIron +367.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2193.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +638.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9307.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5300%

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +470.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +293%
Contains more FolateFolate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +602.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3331.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +592.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +718.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +291%

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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +1104.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +451.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1868.7%

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1181.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1738.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%

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 Sockeye salmon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 35.5µg 3421%
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Copper 1.743mg 0.076mg 185%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 1.327g 154%
Fats 67.1g 5.57g 95%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Magnesium 376mg 36mg 81%
Saturated fat 16.134g 0.969g 69%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 10.123mg 61%
Phosphorus 725mg 305mg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.827mg 56%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 1.864g 55%
Manganese 1.223mg 0.013mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.157mg 38%
Zinc 4.06mg 0.55mg 32%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.99mg 31%
Fiber 7.5g 0g 30%
Calories 659kcal 156kcal 25%
Iron 2.43mg 0.52mg 24%
Protein 14.32g 26.48g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 1.274mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.246mg 16%
Calcium 160mg 11mg 15%
Choline 28.8mg 112.6mg 15%
Potassium 659mg 436mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Folate 22µg 7µg 4%
Sodium 3mg 92mg 4%
Carbs 11.74g 0g 4%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 0g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0g 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Sockeye salmon
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.165g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $9.6)
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.