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Brazil nut vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brazil nut and Summer squash different?

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin E , Zinc, and Iron than Summer squash.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3485% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 367 times more Saturated Fat than Summer squash. While Brazil nut contains 16.134g of Saturated Fat, Summer squash contains only 0.044g.

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Iron +594.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2111.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1807.9%
Contains more Potassium +151.5%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +3317.6%
Contains more Manganese +598.9%
Contains more Selenium +958400%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Iron +594.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2111.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1807.9%
Contains more Potassium +151.5%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +3317.6%
Contains more Manganese +598.9%
Contains more Selenium +958400%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +4608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.8%
Contains more Folate +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +4608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.8%
Contains more Folate +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1083.5%
Contains more Fats +37177.8%
Contains more Carbs +250.4%
Contains more Other +451.6%
Contains more Water +2667.3%
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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +1083.5%
Contains more Fats +37177.8%
Contains more Carbs +250.4%
Contains more Other +451.6%
Contains more Water +2667.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149143.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27314.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149143.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27314.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +7666.7%
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
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +7666.7%
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 Summer squash
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 2.25g Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 1.21g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0.18g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 3.35g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 16kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Fructose 0g 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.33g 2.2g Summer squash
Fiber 7.5g 1.1g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 15mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.35mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 17mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 38mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 262mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 4.06mg 0.29mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.051mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.175mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 0.2µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.12mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.048mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.487mg Summer squash
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.155mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 22µg 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 0µg 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.011mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.028mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.042mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.069mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.065mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.017mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.041mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.053mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.025mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.016g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.089g 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 Summer squash
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Brazil nut
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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)

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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/nutrients

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

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