Hazelnut vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hazelnut and brazil nut different?
- Hazelnut is richer in manganese, vitamin E, vitamin B6, iron, folate, and vitamin B5, while brazil nut is higher in selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Brazil nut covers your daily need for selenium, 3481% more than hazelnut.
- Hazelnut contains 6 times more vitamin B6 than brazil nut. Hazelnut contains 0.563mg of vitamin B6, while brazil nut contains 0.101mg.
- Hazelnut is lower in saturated fat.
Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +93.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +404.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +79775% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +166% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +222.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +510.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +398.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +457.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +413.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.95 g
Fats:
60.75 g
Carbs:
16.7 g
Water:
5.31 g
Other:
2.29 g
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.3% |
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Protein
~14.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.464 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.92 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +91.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +208.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.48 g
Sucrose:
4.2 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.25 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +92% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +80.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.4µg | 1917µg | 3481% |
| Manganese | 6.175mg | 1.223mg | 215% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.92g | 24.399g | 110% |
| Vitamin E | 15.03mg | 5.65mg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 290mg | 725mg | 62% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 45.652g | 23.879g | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 4.464g | 16.134g | 53% |
| Magnesium | 163mg | 376mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.563mg | 0.101mg | 36% |
| Iron | 4.7mg | 2.43mg | 28% |
| Folate | 113µg | 22µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.918mg | 0.184mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.45mg | 4.06mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 14.2µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Fats | 60.75g | 67.1g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 0.295mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 9.7g | 7.5g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.113mg | 0.035mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 0.7mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 160mg | 5% |
| Choline | 45.6mg | 28.8mg | 3% |
| Calories | 628kcal | 659kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.617mg | 2% |
| Copper | 1.725mg | 1.743mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 16.7g | 11.74g | 2% |
| Protein | 14.95g | 14.32g | 1% |
| Potassium | 680mg | 659mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.34g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.48g | 0.25g | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.193mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.497mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.545mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.063mg | 1.19mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.42mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.663mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.701mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.432mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0g | 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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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
67%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hazelnut is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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)