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Peanut butter vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Peanut butter and Brazil nut?

  • Peanut butter is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, and Manganese, while Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3478% higher.
  • Brazil nut has 44 times less Vitamin B3 than Peanut butter. Peanut butter has 13.112mg of Vitamin B3, while Brazil nut has 0.295mg.
  • Peanut butter is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
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 ManganeseManganese +36.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +226.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more IronIron +39.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +313%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46656.1%

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.
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% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
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 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +448.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4344.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +295.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +311.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 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 +55.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90%
Contains more FatsFats +30.6%
Contains more WaterWater +178%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 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 -36%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~23.879g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 StarchStarch +1324%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +339.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut butter 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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Brazil nut Opinion
Calories 598kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Protein 22.21g 14.32g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 67.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 17.31g 4.24g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 11.74g Peanut butter
Magnesium 168mg 376mg Brazil nut
Calcium 49mg 160mg Brazil nut
Potassium 558mg 659mg Brazil nut
Iron 1.74mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Sugar 10.49g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 5g 7.5g Brazil nut
Copper 0.422mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Zinc 2.51mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Starch 3.56g 0.25g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 725mg Brazil nut
Sodium 17mg 3mg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 9.1mg 5.65mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 1.223mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.035mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0.295mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.184mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.101mg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Peanut butter
Folate 87µg 22µg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Brazil nut
Choline 63mg 28.8mg Peanut butter
Saturated Fat 10.325g 16.134g Peanut butter
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 23.879g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 24.399g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.135mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg 0.365mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.518mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg 1.19mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg 0.49mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.639mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 0.76mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg 0.409mg Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g 0g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.018g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter 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
60%
Peanut butter
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.809g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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

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 butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.

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