Side-by-Side Comparison
Nuts, Seeds & Kernels
Brazil Nuts (Raw) vs. Pistachios (Raw Shelled)
Comparing 2 standards across 13 specifications. 13 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Brazil Nuts (Raw)
Pistachios (Raw Shelled)
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.
Pistachios (Pistacia vera) are nutrient-rich green tree nuts. Per 100g raw, they deliver 560 kcal, 45.3g fats (23.3g MUFA), 20.2g complete protein (all 9 essential amino acids), 27.2g carbohydrates (10.6g fiber / 16.6g net carbs), and high lutein carotenoids.
Specification Comparison Table
13 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Energy / Calories
|
659 kcal | 560 kcal |
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Total Fat
|
67.1 g | 45.3 g |
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Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA)
|
24.6 g | 23.3 g |
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Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA)
|
20.6 g | 14.4 g |
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Saturated Fat
|
16.1 g | 5.91 g |
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Protein
|
14.3 g | 20.2 (Complete Amino Profile) g |
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Carbohydrates
|
12.3 g | 27.2 g |
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Dietary Fiber
|
7.50 g | 10.6 g |
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Net Carbohydrates
|
4.80 g | 16.6 g |
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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 | — |
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Magnesium
|
376 (90% DV) mg | — |
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Potassium
|
— | 1025 (22% DV) mg |
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Vitamin B6
|
— | 1.70 (100% DV) mg |
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