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Winged bean vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Winged bean and Brazil nut?

  • Winged bean is higher in Vitamin B2, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3484% more.
  • Brazil nut contains 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Winged bean. Winged bean contains 0.149mg of Vitamin B2, while Brazil nut contains 0.035mg.
  • Winged bean has less Saturated Fat.

We used Winged bean tuber, raw 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 Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +21.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1511.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +192.1%
Contains more Copper +25.8%
Contains more Manganese +129.9%
Contains more Selenium +273757.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 75% 18% 20% 52% 5% 38% 462% 70% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +21.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1511.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +192.1%
Contains more Copper +25.8%
Contains more Manganese +129.9%
Contains more Selenium +273757.1%

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 B2 +325.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.7%
Contains more Folate +15.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 35% 31% 7% 18% 15% 0% 0%
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 B2 +325.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +455.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.7%
Contains more Folate +15.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +139.4%
Contains more Water +1578.4%
Contains more Protein +23.4%
Contains more Fats +7355.6%
Contains more Other +71%
12% 28% 57% 2%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 28.1 g
Water: 57.4 g
Other: 2 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 Carbs +139.4%
Contains more Water +1578.4%
Contains more Protein +23.4%
Contains more Fats +7355.6%
Contains more Other +71%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10104.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13922.4%
35% 37% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.222 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.174 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10104.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13922.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winged bean Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 28.1g 4.24g Winged bean
Protein 11.6g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 0.9g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 28.1g 11.74g Winged bean
Calories 148kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Winged bean
Fiber 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 30mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 2mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 24mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 45mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 586mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 35mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 1.39mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.386mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.532mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 0.7µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.379mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.035mg Winged bean
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.295mg Winged bean
Vitamin B5 0.116mg 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.101mg Brazil nut
Folate 19µg 22µg Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.135mg Winged bean
Threonine 0.451mg 0.365mg Winged bean
Isoleucine 0.425mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 0.64mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.592mg 0.49mg Winged bean
Methionine 0.143mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.599mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.241mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 0.222g 16.134g Winged bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.234g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.174g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Winged bean Brazil nut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Winged bean
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Winged bean
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.912g)
Which food is cheaper?
Winged bean
Winged bean is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Winged bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170070/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.