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Pilaf vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pilaf and Brazil nut

  • Pilaf has more Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Zinc.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3427% more than Pilaf.
  • Brazil nut has 434 times less Sodium than Pilaf. Pilaf has 1303mg of Sodium, while Brazil nut has 3mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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 Calcium +92.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1075%
Contains more Phosphorus +370.8%
Contains more Potassium +250.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +302%
Contains more Copper +950%
Contains more Manganese +38.7%
Contains more Selenium +5816.7%
Equal in Iron - 2.43
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Calcium +92.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1075%
Contains more Phosphorus +370.8%
Contains more Potassium +250.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +302%
Contains more Copper +950%
Contains more Manganese +38.7%
Contains more Selenium +5816.7%
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.
Pilaf
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296%
Contains more Folate +863.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +14025%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.617
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296%
Contains more Folate +863.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +14025%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.617

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +550%
Contains more Water +135.1%
Contains more Other +12.9%
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Fats +4797.8%
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 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 Carbs +550%
Contains more Water +135.1%
Contains more Other +12.9%
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Fats +4797.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6301.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6371.9%
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6301.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6371.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +28392%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +676.7%
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 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 Starch +28392%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +676.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pilaf Brazil nut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 4.24g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 1.37g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 76.31g 11.74g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 71.23g 0.25g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g 2.33g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 83mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.44mg 2.43mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 154mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 188mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 1303mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 1.01mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.166mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.882mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 32.4µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 14IU 0IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0.7mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.035mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 0.295mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.184mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.101mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 22µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.221mg 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 0.523mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.189mg 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 0.145mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.374mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.15mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 0.307g 16.134g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf Brazil nut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Pilaf
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.827g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 1300mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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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