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Bran vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bran and Brazil nut

  • Bran has less Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Fiber, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3471% more.
  • Bran is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oat bran, cooked and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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 less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +176.1%
Contains more Magnesium +840%
Contains more Phosphorus +509.2%
Contains more Potassium +616.3%
Contains more Zinc +666%
Contains more Copper +2540.9%
Contains more Manganese +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +24796.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 29% 51% 9% 1% 15% 22% 126% 43%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +176.1%
Contains more Magnesium +840%
Contains more Phosphorus +509.2%
Contains more Potassium +616.3%
Contains more Zinc +666%
Contains more Copper +2540.9%
Contains more Manganese +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +24796.1%

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.
Bran
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.035
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 40% 8% 3% 14% 6% 5% 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 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.035

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2356.1%
Contains more Protein +346.1%
Contains more Fats +7702.3%
Contains more Other +598%
Equal in Carbs - 11.74
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
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 Water +2356.1%
Contains more Protein +346.1%
Contains more Fats +7702.3%
Contains more Other +598%
Equal in Carbs - 11.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8105.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7097.3%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8105.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7097.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 8.84g 4.24g Bran
Protein 3.21g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 0.86g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.44g 11.74g Brazil nut
Calories 40kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Bran
Fiber 2.6g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 10mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 0.88mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 40mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 119mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 92mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 1mg 3mg Bran
Zinc 0.53mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.066mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.964mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 7.7µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.035mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 0.295mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.184mg Bran
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.101mg Brazil nut
Folate 6µg 22µg Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.057mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.086mg 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 0.235mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.13mg 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 0.057mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.165mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.07mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 0.163g 16.134g Bran
Monounsaturated Fat 0.291g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 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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is better in case of low diet
Bran 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
6%
Bran
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran
Bran is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.971g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/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.