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Brazil nut vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brazil nut and Turkey meat

  • Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, yet Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3431% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 87 times more Manganese than Turkey meat. Brazil nut contains 1.223mg of Manganese, while Turkey meat contains 0.014mg.
  • Turkey meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1153.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1042.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175.7%
Contains more IronIron +122.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1774.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8635.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6332.9%

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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +7971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1271.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +702.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3145.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +509.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +203.5%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +808%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19466.7%
Contains more OtherOther +612.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1757.3%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +802.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1051.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.6%

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 Turkey meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Turkey meat Opinion
Calories 659kcal 189kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 67.1g 7.39g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 0.06g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 0.06g Brazil nut
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Turkey meat
Magnesium 376mg 30mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 14mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 239mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 1.09mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 0g Turkey meat
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.093mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 2.48mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 223mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 103mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.07mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Turkey meat
Manganese 1.223mg 0.014mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 29.8µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.045mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Folate 22µg 9µg Brazil nut
Trans Fat 0.101g Brazil nut
Choline 28.8mg 87.4mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 16.134g 2.155g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 2.647g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 2.119g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.365mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.19mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 0.49mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 1.124mg 0.724mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.76mg 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.409mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0.003g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g 1.841g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.979g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.