Pecan vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Pecan and Brazil nut
- Pecan has more Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Fiber, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin E , and Calcium.
- Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3479% more than Pecan.
- Brazil nut has 5 times less Vitamin B5 than Pecan. Pecan has 0.863mg of Vitamin B5, while Brazil nut has 0.184mg.
- Pecan contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pecans 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.
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Sodium
-100%
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Zinc
+11.6%
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Manganese
+267.9%
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Calcium
+128.6%
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Magnesium
+210.7%
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Phosphorus
+161.7%
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Potassium
+60.7%
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Copper
+45.3%
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Selenium
+50347.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.43
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Sodium
-100%
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Zinc
+11.6%
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Manganese
+267.9%
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Calcium
+128.6%
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Magnesium
+210.7%
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Phosphorus
+161.7%
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Potassium
+60.7%
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Copper
+45.3%
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Selenium
+50347.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.43
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+57.1%
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Vitamin B2
+271.4%
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Vitamin B3
+295.6%
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Vitamin B5
+369%
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Vitamin B6
+107.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+303.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.617
Equal in Folate - 22
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+57.1%
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Vitamin B2
+271.4%
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Vitamin B3
+295.6%
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Vitamin B5
+369%
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Vitamin B6
+107.9%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+303.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.617
Equal in Folate - 22
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+18.1%
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Protein
+56.2%
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Other
+131.1%
Equal in Fats - 67.1
Equal in Water - 3.42
Protein:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
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Carbs
+18.1%
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Protein
+56.2%
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Other
+131.1%
Equal in Fats - 67.1
Equal in Water - 3.42
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-61.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+70.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12.9%
Saturated Fat:
6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
21.614 g
Saturated Fat:
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
24.399 g
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Saturated Fat
-61.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+70.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12.9%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+84%
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Sucrose
+67.4%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Fructose
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Starch:
0.46 g
Sucrose:
3.9 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.25 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+84%
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Sucrose
+67.4%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Fructose
+∞%
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.26g | 4.24g |
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| Protein | 9.17g | 14.32g |
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| Fats | 71.97g | 67.1g |
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| Carbs | 13.86g | 11.74g |
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| Calories | 691kcal | 659kcal |
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| Starch | 0.46g | 0.25g |
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| Fructose | 0.04g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 9.6g | 7.5g |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 160mg |
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| Iron | 2.53mg | 2.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 121mg | 376mg |
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| Phosphorus | 277mg | 725mg |
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| Potassium | 410mg | 659mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Zinc | 4.53mg | 4.06mg |
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| Copper | 1.2mg | 1.743mg |
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 1.223mg |
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| Selenium | 3.8µg | 1917µg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 5.65mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.101mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 22µg | |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.365mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.518mg |
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| Leucine | 0.598mg | 1.19mg |
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| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 0.183mg | 1.124mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.639mg |
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| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.76mg |
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| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.409mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.18g | 16.134g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 40.801g | 23.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 24.399g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
31%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.954g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (10)