Quinoa vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Quinoa and Brazil nut
- Brazil nut is higher than Quinoa in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Zinc, Manganese, and Fiber.
- Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3480% more than Quinoa.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Quinoa is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Quinoa, cooked 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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Calcium
+841.2%
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Iron
+63.1%
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Magnesium
+487.5%
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Phosphorus
+377%
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Potassium
+283.1%
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Sodium
-57.1%
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Zinc
+272.5%
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Copper
+807.8%
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Manganese
+93.8%
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Selenium
+68364.3%
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Calcium
+841.2%
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Iron
+63.1%
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Magnesium
+487.5%
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Phosphorus
+377%
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Potassium
+283.1%
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Sodium
-57.1%
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Zinc
+272.5%
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Copper
+807.8%
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Manganese
+93.8%
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Selenium
+68364.3%
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 B2
+214.3%
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Vitamin B3
+39.7%
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Vitamin B6
+21.8%
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Folate
+90.9%
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Vitamin E
+796.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+476.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+214.3%
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Vitamin B3
+39.7%
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Vitamin B6
+21.8%
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Folate
+90.9%
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Vitamin E
+796.8%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+476.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+81.4%
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Water
+1993.9%
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Protein
+225.5%
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Fats
+3394.8%
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Other
+344.2%
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 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
+81.4%
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Water
+1993.9%
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Protein
+225.5%
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Fats
+3394.8%
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Other
+344.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-98.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4422.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2163.4%
Saturated Fat:
0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.078 g
Saturated Fat:
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
24.399 g
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Saturated Fat
-98.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4422.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2163.4%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+6952%
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Sucrose
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Starch:
17.63 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 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
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0 g
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Starch
+6952%
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.5g | 4.24g |
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| Protein | 4.4g | 14.32g |
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| Fats | 1.92g | 67.1g |
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| Carbs | 21.3g | 11.74g |
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| Calories | 120kcal | 659kcal |
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| Starch | 17.63g | 0.25g |
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| Sugar | 0.87g | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 7.5g |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 160mg |
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| Iron | 1.49mg | 2.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 376mg |
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| Phosphorus | 152mg | 725mg |
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| Potassium | 172mg | 659mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 3mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 4.06mg |
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| Copper | 0.192mg | 1.743mg |
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| Manganese | 0.631mg | 1.223mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 1917µg |
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| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 5.65mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.101mg |
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| Folate | 42µg | 22µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.365mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.518mg |
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| Leucine | 0.261mg | 1.19mg |
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| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 0.096mg | 1.124mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.639mg |
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| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.76mg |
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| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.409mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.231g | 16.134g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.528g | 23.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 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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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
11%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.903g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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 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.