Peanut vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between peanuts and brazil nut
- Peanuts are 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 peanuts.
- Peanuts contain 41 times more vitamin B3 than brazil nut. While peanuts contain 12.066mg of vitamin B3, brazil nut contains only 0.295mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in peanuts 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.
| 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% |
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 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.8 g
Fats:
49.24 g
Carbs:
16.13 g
Water:
6.5 g
Other:
2.33 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.558 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 | -61.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.8% |
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 7.2µg | 1917µg | 3472% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 0.295mg | 74% |
| Copper | 1.144mg | 1.743mg | 67% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 24.399g | 59% |
| Folate | 240µg | 22µg | 55% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 376mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 725mg | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 16.134g | 45% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 0.184mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 1.934mg | 1.223mg | 31% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 2.43mg | 27% |
| Fats | 49.24g | 67.1g | 27% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 14.32g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.101mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 5.65mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.035mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 4.06mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 160mg | 7% |
| Calories | 567kcal | 659kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 7.5g | 4% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 28.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.617mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 659mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 11.74g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 23.879g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.25g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 1.19mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.409mg | 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
75%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.855g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.