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Brazil nut vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brazil nut and White Bread?

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin E , Zinc, and Manganese, however, White Bread is richer in Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3445% more.
  • White Bread contains 26 times less Vitamin E than Brazil nut. Brazil nut contains 5.65mg of Vitamin E , while White Bread contains 0.22mg.
  • White Bread has less Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) types 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.
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1534.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +639.8%
Contains more Potassium +423%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +448.6%
Contains more Copper +1625.7%
Contains more Manganese +128.2%
Contains more Selenium +8613.6%
Contains more Iron +48.6%
Equal in Calcium - 144
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1534.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +639.8%
Contains more Potassium +423%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +448.6%
Contains more Copper +1625.7%
Contains more Manganese +128.2%
Contains more Selenium +8613.6%
Contains more Iron +48.6%
Equal in Calcium - 144

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +2468.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +594.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1520.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.3%
Contains more Folate +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2468.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +594.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1520.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.3%
Contains more Folate +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +61.8%
Contains more Fats +1915%
Contains more Other +72.7%
Contains more Carbs +321%
Contains more Water +964.9%
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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Protein +61.8%
Contains more Fats +1915%
Contains more Other +72.7%
Contains more Carbs +321%
Contains more Water +964.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3886.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1423%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3886.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1423%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +14768%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +14768%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 White Bread
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut White Bread Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 46.72g White Bread
Protein 14.32g 8.85g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 3.33g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 49.42g White Bread
Calories 659kcal 266kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 0g 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 2.33g 5.67g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 2.7g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 144mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 3.61mg White Bread
Magnesium 376mg 23mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 98mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 126mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 490mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.74mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.101mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.536mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 22µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU White Bread
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.22mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.533mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.087mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg 111µg White Bread
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg White Bread
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg Brazil nut
Trans Fat 0.027g Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.698g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.599g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 1.602g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g White Bread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut White Bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Brazil nut
35%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.436g)
Which food is cheaper?
White Bread
White Bread is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 487mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/nutrients

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

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