Brazil Nut vs. Fish Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Brazil Nut and Fish Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brazil nut
versus
fish sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brazil nut and fish sauce:
- Both brazil nut and fish sauce are high in calcium and potassium.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, fish sauce contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than fish sauce.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and protein.
- Fish sauce has 69% less carbohydrates than brazil nut.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brazil nut is high in calories and fish sauce has 95% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and fish sauce has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brazil nut is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to fish sauce per calorie. Brazil nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for fish sauce, 56:44:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brazil Nut | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 56% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 44% |
| Fat | 85% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fish sauce has 69% less carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than fish sauce - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Brazil nut and fish sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brazil nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 183% more protein than fish sauce - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and fish sauce has 100% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brazil nut and fish sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fish sauce and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fish sauce has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than fish sauce - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, fish sauce contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both brazil nut and fish sauce contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Brazil Nut | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.617 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.035 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.295 MG | 2.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101 MG | 0.396 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.48 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brazil nut and fish sauce are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 272% more calcium than fish sauce - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 212% more iron than fish sauce - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.78mg of iron.
potassium
Both brazil nut and fish sauce are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 129% more potassium than fish sauce - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brazil nut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than fish sauce per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.036 G | ~ |
| DHA | ~ | 0.002 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.003 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does brazil nut or fish sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Brazil nut is high in calories and fish sauce has 100% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and fish sauce has 35 calories.
Is brazil nut or fish sauce better for protein?
Brazil nut is a fantastic source of protein and it has 180% more protein than fish sauce - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Does brazil nut or fish sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fish sauce has 70% fewer carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of carbs for 100g and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does brazil nut or fish sauce contain more calcium?
Both brazil nut and fish sauce are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 270% more calcium than fish sauce - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or fish sauce contain more potassium?
Both brazil nut and fish sauce are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 130% more potassium than fish sauce - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.