Flour vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Flour and Brazil nut different?
- Flour is higher in Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin E , and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3424% higher.
- Flour contains 20 times more Vitamin B3 than Brazil nut. While Flour contains 5.904mg of Vitamin B3, Brazil nut contains only 0.295mg.
- Flour has less Saturated Fat.
Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched are the varieties used 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 IronIron | +90.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1609.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +966.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +515.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1110.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +480% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +571.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5554.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1311.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1901.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +138% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +731.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +9316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +129.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +176.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +550% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +248.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6746.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +643.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.413 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 | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +27347.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5807.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 364kcal | 659kcal |
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| Protein | 10.33g | 14.32g |
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| Fats | 0.98g | 67.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 73.61g | 4.24g |
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| Carbs | 76.31g | 11.74g |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 376mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg | 659mg |
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| Iron | 4.64mg | 2.43mg |
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| Sugar | 0.27g | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 7.5g |
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| Copper | 0.144mg | 1.743mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 4.06mg |
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| Starch | 0.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 108mg | 725mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 5.65mg |
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| Manganese | 0.682mg | 1.223mg |
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| Selenium | 33.9µg | 1917µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.101mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 183µg | 22µg |
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| Choline | 10.4mg | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.155g | 16.134g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.087g | 23.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 24.399g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.365mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.518mg |
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| Leucine | 0.71mg | 1.19mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 0.183mg | 1.124mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.639mg |
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| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.76mg |
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| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.409mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g |
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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
46%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.979g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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.