Brazil nut vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between brazil nut and soybean meal?
- Brazil nut is higher in selenium and magnesium; however, soybean meal is richer in iron, manganese, folate, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and copper.
- Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3479% more.
- Soybean meal contains 60 times less saturated fat than brazil nut. Brazil nut contains 16.134g of saturated fat, while soybean meal contains 0.268g.
- Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index (10) than soybean meal (68).
We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Soy meal, defatted, raw types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57990.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +277.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +463.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +210.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +617.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +776.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +973.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +463.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1277.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
Protein:
49.2 g
Fats:
2.39 g
Carbs:
35.89 g
Water:
6.94 g
Other:
5.58 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2707.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +243.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +205.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +102.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.045 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5738.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2234.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1917µg | 3.3µg | 3479% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 1.045g | 156% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 13.7mg | 141% |
| Manganese | 1.223mg | 3.8mg | 112% |
| Fats | 67.1g | 2.39g | 100% |
| Saturated fat | 16.134g | 0.268g | 72% |
| Protein | 14.32g | 49.2g | 70% |
| Folate | 22µg | 303µg | 70% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.879g | 0.409g | 59% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 2490mg | 54% |
| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 1.976mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 0.569mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 30% | |
| Copper | 1.743mg | 2mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.251mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 376mg | 306mg | 17% |
| Calories | 659kcal | 337kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 2.587mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 4.06mg | 5.06mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 244mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 11.74g | 35.89g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 0.691mg | 6% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 725mg | 701mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.24g | 35.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.25g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.365mg | 1.952mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 2.18mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.19mg | 3.66mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 2.991mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 1.124mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 2.346mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.76mg | 2.243mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.409mg | 1.212mg | 0% |
| 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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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%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
264%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.866g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 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.