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Brazil nut vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between brazil nut and tortilla

  • Brazil nut has more selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin E, and zinc, while tortilla has more vitamin B3.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3455% higher.
  • Tortilla contains 55 times less saturated fat than brazil nut. Brazil nut contains 16.134g of saturated fat, while tortilla contains 0.296g.
  • Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brazil nut is 10, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1878.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +527.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1608.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1168.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +396.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +356.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11448.2%
Contains more IronIron +56.8%

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2873.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1298.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +345.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.17mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6963.2%
Contains more OtherOther +82.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +325.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1068.4%

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12807.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6140.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +959.1%
Contains more StarchStarch +17108%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Tortilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Tortilla DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 16.6µg 3455%
Copper 1.743mg 0.102mg 182%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.391g 160%
Fats 67.1g 0.95g 102%
Magnesium 376mg 19mg 85%
Phosphorus 725mg 146mg 83%
Saturated fat 16.134g 0.296g 72%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 0.185g 59%
Manganese 1.223mg 0.268mg 42%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.19mg 36%
Zinc 4.06mg 0.32mg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 4.125mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.37mg 21%
Sodium 3mg 482mg 21%
Calories 659kcal 237kcal 21%
Fiber 7.5g 2.4g 20%
Folate 22µg 98µg 19%
Starch 0.25g 43.02g 18%
Iron 2.43mg 3.81mg 17%
Potassium 659mg 105mg 16%
Protein 14.32g 7.28g 14%
Carbs 11.74g 49.94g 13%
Calcium 160mg 70mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.114mg 6%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 2.75g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.17mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients

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

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