Brazil nut vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Brazil nut and Sunflower seeds
- Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, yet Sunflower seeds are richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3389% higher.
- Brazil nut contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Sunflower seeds. Brazil nut contains 16.134g of Saturated Fat, while Sunflower seeds contain 4.455g.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.
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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 | +15.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3517% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.4% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +522.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +139.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +914.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2725.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +514.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1231.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +931.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +91.3% |
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:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.3% |
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
4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.137 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +28.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -72.4% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~23.137g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.25 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.5 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Sucrose
~2.5g
~equal in
Glucose
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Fructose
~0g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 659kcal | 584kcal |
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| Protein | 14.32g | 20.78g |
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| Fats | 67.1g | 51.46g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.24g | 11.4g |
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| Carbs | 11.74g | 20g |
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| Magnesium | 376mg | 325mg |
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| Calcium | 160mg | 78mg |
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| Potassium | 659mg | 645mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 5.25mg |
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| Sugar | 2.33g | 2.62g |
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| Fiber | 7.5g | 8.6g |
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| Copper | 1.743mg | 1.8mg |
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| Zinc | 4.06mg | 5mg |
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| Starch | 0.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 725mg | 660mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 35.17mg |
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| Manganese | 1.223mg | 1.95mg |
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| Selenium | 1917µg | 53µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 1.48mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.355mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 8.335mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 1.345mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 227µg |
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| Choline | 28.8mg | 55.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 16.134g | 4.455g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.879g | 18.528g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 23.137g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.348mg |
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| Threonine | 0.365mg | 0.928mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 1.139mg |
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| Leucine | 1.19mg | 1.659mg |
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| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.937mg |
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| Methionine | 1.124mg | 0.494mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 1.169mg |
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| Valine | 0.76mg | 1.315mg |
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| Histidine | 0.409mg | 0.632mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g |
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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%
146%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.679g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.