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Brazil nut vs. Walnut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between brazil nut and walnut oil?

  • Brazil nut has more selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin E, iron, and fiber than walnut oil.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3485% higher.
  • Walnut oil is lower in saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Oil, walnut types in this comparison.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 38% 0% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +7100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +49%

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
10% 24% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 63.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +159.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~22.8g

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 Walnut oil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Walnut oil Opinion
Calories 659kcal 884kcal Walnut oil
Protein 14.32g 0g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 100g Walnut oil
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 0g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 0g Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 0mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 0mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 0mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 0g Walnut oil
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 0mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 0mg Walnut oil
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.4mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 0µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin K 0µg 15µg Walnut oil
Folate 22µg 0µg Brazil nut
Choline 28.8mg 0.4mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 9.1g Walnut oil
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 22.8g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 63.3g Walnut oil
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0mg Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Walnut oil
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
4%
Walnut oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
0%
Walnut oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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. Walnut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171030/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.