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Peanut vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Peanut and Brazil nut

  • Peanut is higher in Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Iron, yet Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3472% more than Peanut.
  • Peanut contains 41 times more Vitamin B3 than Brazil nut. While Peanut contains 12.066mg of Vitamin B3, Brazil nut contains only 0.295mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Peanut is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw 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.
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more IronIron +88.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26525%
~equal in Potassium ~659mg

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.
Peanut
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3990.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +860.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +990.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.617mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 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 ProteinProtein +80.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.4%
Contains more WaterWater +90.1%
Contains more FatsFats +36.3%
Contains more OtherOther +46.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
25% 37% 38%
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 -61.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~23.879g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Brazil nut Opinion
Calories 567kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Protein 25.8g 14.32g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 67.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 7.63g 4.24g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 11.74g Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 376mg Brazil nut
Calcium 92mg 160mg Brazil nut
Potassium 705mg 659mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 2.43mg Peanut
Sugar 4.72g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 8.5g 7.5g Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Zinc 3.27mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 376mg 725mg Brazil nut
Sodium 18mg 3mg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 8.33mg 5.65mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 1.223mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.617mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.035mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.295mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.184mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.101mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 22µg Peanut
Choline 52.5mg 28.8mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 16.134g Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 23.879g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 24.399g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.135mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.365mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.518mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 1.19mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0.49mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.639mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 0.76mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.409mg Peanut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Brazil nut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
75%
Peanut
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.855g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.