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Brazil nut vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brazil nut and Yogurt

  • Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Zinc, yet Yogurt is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3468% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 565 times more Vitamin E than Yogurt. Brazil nut contains 5.65mg of Vitamin E , while Yogurt contains 0.01mg.
  • Yogurt contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.

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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 +45.5%
Contains more Iron +3371.4%
Contains more Magnesium +3318.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +437%
Contains more Potassium +367.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +680.8%
Contains more Copper +10152.9%
Contains more Manganese +13488.9%
Contains more Selenium +19662.9%
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 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +3371.4%
Contains more Magnesium +3318.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +437%
Contains more Potassium +367.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +680.8%
Contains more Copper +10152.9%
Contains more Manganese +13488.9%
Contains more Selenium +19662.9%

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.
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Yogurt
Contains more Vitamin E +56400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.3%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +694.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +56400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.3%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +694.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.5%
Contains more Fats +17105.1%
Contains more Carbs +226.1%
Contains more Other +375%
Contains more Water +2388.3%
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
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Protein +40.5%
Contains more Fats +17105.1%
Contains more Carbs +226.1%
Contains more Other +375%
Contains more Water +2388.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44954.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203225%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44954.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203225%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Yogurt
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Yogurt Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 3.6g Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 10.19g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0.39g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 3.6g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 59kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 3.24g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 110mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.07mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 11mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 135mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 141mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 36mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.52mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.017mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.009mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 9.7µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Yogurt
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.01mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.023mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.278mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.208mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.331mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.063mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg 7µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg Yogurt
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
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Brazil nut
Trans Fat 0.006g Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.117g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.053g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.012g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g 0.01g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g 0g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g 0.001g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Yogurt
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
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yogurt
Yogurt is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/nutrients

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

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