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Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt and Brazil nut different?

  • Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Folate, while Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily need of Selenium 3469% more than Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt.
  • Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt contains 49 times more Vitamin B3 than Brazil nut. Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt contains 14.355mg of Vitamin B3, while Brazil nut contains 0.295mg.
  • Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is lower in Saturated Fat.

Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 127% 17% 56% 59% 143% 76% 156% 53% 233% 51%
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 +46%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175.9%
Contains more IronIron +53.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +307.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20512.9%
~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.
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% 99% 0% 38% 45% 269% 61% 108% 0% 0% 73% 35%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +462.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4766.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +449.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +361.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +340.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 50% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 49.66 g
Carbs: 21.26 g
Water: 1.81 g
Other: 2.92 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 +70%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.1%
Contains more FatsFats +35.1%
Contains more WaterWater +89%
Contains more OtherOther +17.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 60% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 26.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.773 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 -52.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +149.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~23.879g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 53%
Starch: 4.39 g
Sucrose: 4.9 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 +1656%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +110.3%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~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.
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt Brazil nut
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt Brazil nut Opinion
Calories 587kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Protein 24.35g 14.32g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Fats 49.66g 67.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 12.86g 4.24g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Carbs 21.26g 11.74g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Magnesium 178mg 376mg Brazil nut
Calcium 58mg 160mg Brazil nut
Potassium 634mg 659mg Brazil nut
Iron 1.58mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Sugar 4.9g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 8.4g 7.5g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Copper 0.428mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Zinc 2.77mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Starch 4.39g 0.25g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Phosphorus 363mg 725mg Brazil nut
Sodium 410mg 3mg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 4.93mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.786mg 1.223mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Selenium 9.3µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.152mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.035mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Vitamin B3 14.355mg 0.295mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Vitamin B5 1.011mg 0.184mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Vitamin B6 0.466mg 0.101mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Folate 97µg 22µg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Trans Fat 0.027g Brazil nut
Choline 64.6mg 28.8mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Saturated Fat 7.723g 16.134g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Monounsaturated Fat 26.181g 23.879g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Polyunsaturated fat 9.773g 24.399g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.135mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Threonine 0.811mg 0.365mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Isoleucine 0.833mg 0.518mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Leucine 1.535mg 1.19mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Lysine 0.85mg 0.49mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Methionine 0.291mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 1.227mg 0.639mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Valine 0.993mg 0.76mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Histidine 0.599mg 0.409mg Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.025g 0.018g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.011g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.694g 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt Brazil nut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
56%
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
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)
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.

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. Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174262/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.