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Brazil nut vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brazil nut and vanilla extract different?

  • Brazil nut is higher than vanilla extract in selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin E, zinc, and fiber.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily need for selenium, 3485% more than vanilla extract.
  • Vanilla extract is lower in saturated fat.

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Vanilla extract types were 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.
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 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3033.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1354.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +345.3%
Contains more IronIron +1925%
Contains more CopperCopper +2320.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +3590.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11983.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +431.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 0% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +425.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +288.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23766.7%
Contains more FatsFats +111733.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1437.4%
Contains more OtherOther +913.2%
~equal in Carbs ~12.65g

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
42% 42% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +238690%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +609875%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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 Vanilla extract
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Vanilla extract DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 0µg 3485%
Copper 1.743mg 0.072mg 186%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.004g 163%
Phosphorus 725mg 6mg 103%
Fats 67.1g 0.06g 103%
Magnesium 376mg 12mg 87%
Saturated fat 16.134g 0.01g 73%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 0.01g 60%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.011mg 51%
Manganese 1.223mg 0.23mg 43%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0mg 38%
Zinc 4.06mg 0.11mg 36%
Fiber 7.5g 0g 30%
Iron 2.43mg 0.12mg 29%
Protein 14.32g 0.06g 29%
Calories 659kcal 288kcal 19%
Potassium 659mg 148mg 15%
Calcium 160mg 11mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.026mg 6%
Folate 22µg 0µg 6%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.095mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.035mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.425mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 11.74g 12.65g 0%
Net carbs 4.24g 12.65g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 12.65g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Sodium 3mg 9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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
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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.