Side-by-Side Comparison
Nuts, Seeds & Kernels
Brazil Nuts (Raw) vs. Walnuts (English / Persian)
Comparing 2 standards across 12 specifications. 12 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Brazil Nuts (Raw)
Walnuts (English / Persian)
Brazil nuts (Bertholletia excelsa) are large Amazonian tree seeds with the highest selenium concentration of any commonly eaten food, though actual content varies widely by growing region. Per 100g, they provide 659 kcal, 67.1g fats (24.6g MUFA, 20.6g PUFA, 16.1g saturated), 14.3g protein, and a lab-average 1,917µg selenium (3,485% DV) -- a handful per day is a sensible ceiling, not a target.
English walnuts (Juglans regia) are the supreme nut source of plant Omega-3s. Per 100g raw, they provide 654 kcal, 65.2g fats (including 9,080mg alpha-linolenic acid ALA), 15.2g protein, 13.7g carbohydrates (6.7g fiber), and rich ellagitannin polyphenols.
Specification Comparison Table
12 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Energy / Calories
|
659 kcal | 654 kcal |
|
Total Fat
|
67.1 g | 65.2 g |
|
Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA)
|
24.6 g | 8.93 g |
|
Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA)
|
20.6 g | 47.2 g |
|
Saturated Fat
|
16.1 g | 6.13 g |
|
Protein
|
14.3 g | 15.2 g |
|
Carbohydrates
|
12.3 g | 13.7 g |
|
Dietary Fiber
|
7.50 g | 6.7 g |
|
Net Carbohydrates
|
4.80 g | 7.0 g |
|
Magnesium
|
376 (90% DV) mg | 158 mg |
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Selenium
|
1,917 (3,485% DV as a lab average -- actual content varies widely, often 10x or more, by growing region/soil) µg | — |
|
Omega-3 ALA (Alpha-Linolenic)
|
— | 9,080 (Highest among tree nuts) mg |
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