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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 of 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.
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
4
:
6
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Iron +93.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +404.9%
Contains more Calcium +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +130.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Zinc +65.7%
Contains more Selenium +79775%
Equal in Potassium - 659
Equal in Copper - 1.743
Hazelnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 177% 117% 125% 60% 0% 67% 575% 806% 14%
Brazil nut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Iron +93.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +404.9%
Contains more Calcium +40.4%
Contains more Magnesium +130.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Zinc +65.7%
Contains more Selenium +79775%
Equal in Potassium - 659
Equal in Copper - 1.743

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.
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
10
:
0
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +166%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +510.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +398.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +457.4%
Contains more Folate +413.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.617
Hazelnut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 301% 0% 21% 161% 27% 34% 56% 130% 85% 0% 36%
Brazil nut
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +166%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +510.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +398.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +457.4%
Contains more Folate +413.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.617

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
3
:
2
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Carbs +42.2%
Contains more Water +55.3%
Contains more Fats +10.5%
Contains more Other +49.3%
Equal in Protein - 14.32
Hazelnut
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
Brazil nut
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
Contains more Carbs +42.2%
Contains more Water +55.3%
Contains more Fats +10.5%
Contains more Other +49.3%
Equal in Protein - 14.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
2
:
1
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.1%
Hazelnut
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.92 g
Brazil nut
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
4
:
0
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Contains more Starch +92%
Contains more Sucrose +80.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Hazelnut
10% 87%
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
Brazil nut
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
Contains more Starch +92%
Contains more Sucrose +80.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hazelnut Brazil nut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hazelnut Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 7g 4.24g Hazelnut
Protein 14.95g 14.32g Hazelnut
Fats 60.75g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 16.7g 11.74g Hazelnut
Calories 628kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.48g 0.25g Hazelnut
Fructose 0.07g 0g Hazelnut
Sugar 4.34g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 9.7g 7.5g Hazelnut
Calcium 114mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 4.7mg 2.43mg Hazelnut
Magnesium 163mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 290mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 680mg 659mg Hazelnut
Sodium 0mg 3mg Hazelnut
Zinc 2.45mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.725mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 6.175mg 1.223mg Hazelnut
Selenium 2.4µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Hazelnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Hazelnut
Vitamin E 15.03mg 5.65mg Hazelnut
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0.7mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.617mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.035mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.295mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0.918mg 0.184mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.563mg 0.101mg Hazelnut
Folate 113µg 22µg Hazelnut
Vitamin K 14.2µg 0µg Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.135mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0.497mg 0.365mg Hazelnut
Isoleucine 0.545mg 0.518mg Hazelnut
Leucine 1.063mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.42mg 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 0.221mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.663mg 0.639mg Hazelnut
Valine 0.701mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.432mg 0.409mg Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 4.464g 16.134g Hazelnut
Monounsaturated Fat 45.652g 23.879g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hazelnut Brazil nut
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
71%
Hazelnut
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
Hazelnut
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/nutrients
  2. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.