Macadamia vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are macadamia and brazil nut different?
- Macadamia is higher in manganese, vitamin B1, and iron; however, brazil nut is richer in selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin E, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for brazil nut is 3479% higher.
- Macadamia contains 3 times more manganese than brazil nut. While macadamia contains 4.131mg of manganese, brazil nut contains only 1.223mg.
- Macadamia has less saturated fat.
Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched are the varieties 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 | +51.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +237.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +189.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +212.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +285.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53150% |
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 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +362.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +738.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +312% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +946.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +151.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 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 | -25.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +146.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1524.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
1.05 g
Sucrose:
4.43 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 | +320% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +90.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 3.6µg | 1917µg | 3479% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.502g | 24.399g | 153% |
| Manganese | 4.131mg | 1.223mg | 126% |
| Copper | 0.756mg | 1.743mg | 110% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 58.877g | 23.879g | 87% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 725mg | 77% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 376mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.195mg | 0.617mg | 48% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 5.65mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 4.06mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 12.061g | 16.134g | 19% |
| Iron | 3.69mg | 2.43mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.473mg | 0.295mg | 14% |
| Fats | 75.77g | 67.1g | 13% |
| Protein | 7.91g | 14.32g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.275mg | 0.101mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 0.184mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.035mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 659mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 160mg | 8% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 7.5g | 4% |
| Folate | 11µg | 22µg | 3% |
| Calories | 718kcal | 659kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.82g | 11.74g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.22g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.57g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0.25g | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 1.19mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 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
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27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Macadamia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (10)
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.