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Pineapple vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pineapple and Brazil nut

  • Pineapple is richer in Vitamin C, yet Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Zinc, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3485% higher.
  • Pineapple contains 68 times more Vitamin C than Brazil nut. Pineapple contains 47.8mg of Vitamin C, while Brazil nut contains 0.7mg.
  • Pineapple contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pineapple, raw, all varieties 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 less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +1130.8%
Contains more Iron +737.9%
Contains more Magnesium +3033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +8962.5%
Contains more Potassium +504.6%
Contains more Zinc +3283.3%
Contains more Copper +1484.5%
Contains more Manganese +31.9%
Contains more Selenium +1916900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +1130.8%
Contains more Iron +737.9%
Contains more Magnesium +3033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +8962.5%
Contains more Potassium +504.6%
Contains more Zinc +3283.3%
Contains more Copper +1484.5%
Contains more Manganese +31.9%
Contains more Selenium +1916900%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +28150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +681%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.035
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.101
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 1% 0% 160% 20% 8% 10% 13% 26% 14% 0% 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 +6728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +28150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +681%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.035
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.101

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Water +2414.6%
Contains more Protein +2551.9%
Contains more Fats +55816.7%
Contains more Other +1454.5%
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 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 +11.8%
Contains more Water +2414.6%
Contains more Protein +2551.9%
Contains more Fats +55816.7%
Contains more Other +1454.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183584.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60897.5%
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183584.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60897.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +157.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
61% 18% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.99 g
Glucose: 1.73 g
Fructose: 2.12 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 Sucrose +157.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 11.72g 4.24g Pineapple
Protein 0.54g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 0.12g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 13.12g 11.74g Pineapple
Calories 50kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0g 0.25g Brazil nut
Fructose 2.12g 0g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 1.4g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 13mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 0.29mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 12mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 8mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 109mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 1mg 3mg Pineapple
Zinc 0.12mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.11mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.927mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 0.1µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 58IU 0IU Pineapple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pineapple
Vitamin E 0.02mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 47.8mg 0.7mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.035mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.295mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.184mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.101mg Pineapple
Folate 18µg 22µg Brazil nut
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.019mg 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 0.024mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.026mg 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 0.012mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.024mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.01mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 0.009g 16.134g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 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
Pineapple 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
21%
Pineapple
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.125g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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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