Turmeric vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between turmeric and brazil nut
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, fiber, and potassium, while brazil nut has more selenium, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
- Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3474% higher.
- Brazil nut contains 23 times less iron than turmeric. Turmeric contains 55mg of iron, while brazil nut contains 2.43mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in turmeric is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground 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 PotassiumPotassium | +215.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2163.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1519% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +142.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30819.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +357.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +194.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +70.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +963.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
Other:
7.08 g
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +471.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +275.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1964.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.756 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 | -88.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5218.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3127.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.38 g
Glucose:
0.38 g
Fructose:
0.45 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 GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Sucrose
~2.33g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 6.2µg | 1917µg | 3474% |
| Manganese | 19.8mg | 1.223mg | 808% |
| Iron | 55mg | 2.43mg | 657% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 24.399g | 158% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 67.1g | 98% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 16.134g | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 725mg | 61% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 7.5g | 61% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 23.879g | 59% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 1.743mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.617mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 659mg | 42% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 376mg | 40% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 11.74g | 18% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 659kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 14.32g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.035mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 5.65mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.184mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 0.295mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 4.06mg | 4% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 28.8mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 0g | 1% |
| Folate | 20µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 160mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 2.33g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.25g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 1.19mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g | N/A |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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