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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +267.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +210.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +161.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50347.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +295.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +369% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +303.6% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +131.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~67.1g
~equal in
Water
~3.42g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 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 | -61.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +70.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +84% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +67.4% |
| 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.
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 691kcal | 659kcal |
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| Protein | 9.17g | 14.32g |
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| Fats | 71.97g | 67.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.26g | 4.24g |
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| Carbs | 13.86g | 11.74g |
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| Magnesium | 121mg | 376mg |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 410mg | 659mg |
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| Iron | 2.53mg | 2.43mg |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 9.6g | 7.5g |
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| Copper | 1.2mg | 1.743mg |
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| Zinc | 4.53mg | 4.06mg |
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| Starch | 0.46g | 0.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 277mg | 725mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 5.65mg |
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 1.223mg |
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| Selenium | 3.8µg | 1917µg |
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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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| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 22µg | |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 28.8mg |
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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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| 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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| Fructose | 0.04g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
27%
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)