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Soybean vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Soybean and Brazil nut?

  • Soybean is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Zinc.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3472% more.
  • Brazil nut contains 8 times less Vitamin B2 than Soybean. Soybean contains 0.285mg of Vitamin B2, while Brazil nut contains 0.035mg.
  • Soybean has less Saturated Fat.

We used Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched types in this article.

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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 Iron +111.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +56.9%
Contains more Magnesium +337.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.9%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains more Zinc +253%
Contains more Copper +328.3%
Contains more Manganese +48.4%
Contains more Selenium +26160.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Iron +111.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +56.9%
Contains more Magnesium +337.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.9%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains more Zinc +253%
Contains more Copper +328.3%
Contains more Manganese +48.4%
Contains more Selenium +26160.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.7%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +298.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.184
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
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 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.7%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +298.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.184

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Contains more Water +1728.9%
Contains more Fats +648%
Contains more Carbs +40.4%
Contains more Other +79.1%
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 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 Protein +27.2%
Contains more Water +1728.9%
Contains more Fats +648%
Contains more Carbs +40.4%
Contains more Other +79.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1105.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.8%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1105.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 2.36g 4.24g Brazil nut
Protein 18.21g 14.32g Soybean
Fats 8.97g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 8.36g 11.74g Brazil nut
Calories 172kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 3g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 6g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 102mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 5.14mg 2.43mg Soybean
Magnesium 86mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 245mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 515mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 1mg 3mg Soybean
Zinc 1.15mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.407mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.824mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 7.3µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Soybean
Vitamin E 0.35mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.7mg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.035mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 0.399mg 0.295mg Soybean
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.101mg Soybean
Folate 54µg 22µg Soybean
Vitamin K 19.2µg 0µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.135mg Soybean
Threonine 0.723mg 0.365mg Soybean
Isoleucine 0.807mg 0.518mg Soybean
Leucine 1.355mg 1.19mg Soybean
Lysine 1.108mg 0.49mg Soybean
Methionine 0.224mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.639mg Soybean
Valine 0.831mg 0.76mg Soybean
Histidine 0.449mg 0.409mg Soybean
Saturated Fat 1.297g 16.134g Soybean
Monounsaturated Fat 1.981g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 5.064g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean 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
23%
Soybean
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Soybean
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.837g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean
Soybean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3.4)

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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.