Apricot vs. Brazil Nut
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Brazil Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
brazil nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and brazil nut:
- Both brazil nut and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than brazil nut.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin C than brazil nut.
- Brazil nut has 75% less sugar than apricot.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin and folate.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brazil nut is high in calories and apricot has 93% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to brazil nut for protein. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for brazil nut, 8:7:85 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 7% |
| Fat | 7% | 85% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brazil nut and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 275% more dietary fiber than apricot - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brazil nut has 75% less sugar than apricot - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brazil nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 923% more protein than apricot - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and apricot has 100% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin C than brazil nut - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than brazil nut - apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has 535% more Vitamin E than apricot - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Apricot and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin and folate. Both apricot and brazil nut contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Apricot | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.617 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.295 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.184 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.101 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than apricot - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 523% more iron than apricot - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both brazil nut and apricot are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 154% more potassium than apricot - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 24.363 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.077 G | 24.381 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: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Brazil nut is high in calories and apricot has 90% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does brazil nut or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brazil nut and apricot contain similar amounts of carbs - brazil nut has 11.7g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
Does brazil nut or apricot contain more calcium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than apricot - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or apricot contain more potassium?
Both brazil nut and apricot are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 150% more potassium than apricot - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.