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Wild rice raw vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wild rice raw and Brazil nut?

  • Wild rice raw is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Folate, while Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3480% higher.
  • Brazil nut has 23 times less Vitamin B3 than Wild rice raw. Wild rice raw has 6.733mg of Vitamin B3, while Brazil nut has 0.295mg.
  • Wild rice raw is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Wild rice, raw and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 6.3% 38% 74% 175% 163% 186% 0.91% 173% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +661.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.3%
Contains more IronIron +24%
Contains more CopperCopper +232.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68364.3%
~equal in Manganese ~1.223mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.1% 16% 0% 29% 60% 126% 64% 90% 0% 4.8% 71% 19%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +648.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +483.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +331.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +589%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +436.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 75% 8%
Protein: 14.73 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 7.76 g
Other: 1.53 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 CarbsCarbs +538%
Contains more WaterWater +126.9%
Contains more FatsFats +6113%
Contains more OtherOther +123.5%
~equal in Protein ~14.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 16% 68%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.156 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.676 g
25% 37% 38%
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 +14918.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3509.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.67 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +247.8%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Wild rice raw Brazil nut
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wild rice raw Brazil nut Opinion
Calories 357kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.73g 14.32g Wild rice raw
Fats 1.08g 67.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 68.7g 4.24g Wild rice raw
Carbs 74.9g 11.74g Wild rice raw
Magnesium 177mg 376mg Brazil nut
Calcium 21mg 160mg Brazil nut
Potassium 427mg 659mg Brazil nut
Iron 1.96mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.5g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 6.2g 7.5g Brazil nut
Copper 0.524mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Zinc 5.96mg 4.06mg Wild rice raw
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 433mg 725mg Brazil nut
Sodium 7mg 3mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Wild rice raw
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Wild rice raw
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.329mg 1.223mg Wild rice raw
Selenium 2.8µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.262mg 0.035mg Wild rice raw
Vitamin B3 6.733mg 0.295mg Wild rice raw
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.184mg Wild rice raw
Vitamin B6 0.391mg 0.101mg Wild rice raw
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg Wild rice raw
Folate 95µg 22µg Wild rice raw
Choline 35mg 28.8mg Wild rice raw
Saturated Fat 0.156g 16.134g Wild rice raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.159g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.676g 24.399g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.179mg 0.135mg Wild rice raw
Threonine 0.469mg 0.365mg Wild rice raw
Isoleucine 0.618mg 0.518mg Wild rice raw
Leucine 1.018mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.629mg 0.49mg Wild rice raw
Methionine 0.438mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.721mg 0.639mg Wild rice raw
Valine 0.858mg 0.76mg Wild rice raw
Histidine 0.384mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wild rice raw Brazil nut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Wild rice raw
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Wild rice raw
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wild rice raw
Wild rice raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.978g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wild rice raw
Wild rice raw is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wild rice raw
Wild rice raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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)

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. Wild rice raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169726/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.