Brazil Nut vs. Basil
Nutrition comparison of Brazil Nut and Basil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brazil nut
versus
basil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brazil nut and basil:
- Both brazil nut and basil are high in calcium, iron and potassium.
- Basil has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than brazil nut.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, basil contains more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Basil (Basil, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brazil nut is high in calories and basil has 97% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
| Brazil Nut | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 32% |
| Fat | 85% | 24% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Basil has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 369% more dietary fiber than basil - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brazil nut and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brazil nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 355% more protein than basil - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and basil has 100% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 24 times more Vitamin C than brazil nut - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and basil has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than brazil nut - basil has 264ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has 606% more Vitamin E than basil - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than brazil nut - basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, basil contains more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both brazil nut and basil contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Brazil Nut | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.617 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.035 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Niacin | 0.295 MG | 0.902 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brazil nut and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 11% more calcium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Both brazil nut and basil are high in iron. Basil has 30% more iron than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both brazil nut and basil are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 123% more potassium than basil - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than brazil nut per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.316 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.316 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than basil per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 24.363 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 24.381 G | 0.073 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 Basil (Basil, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Brazil nut is high in calories and basil has 100% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is brazil nut or basil better for protein?
Brazil nut is a fantastic source of protein and it has 360% more protein than basil - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does brazil nut or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, basil has 3.4 times fewer carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
Does brazil nut or basil contain more calcium?
Both brazil nut and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 10% more calcium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or basil contain more iron?
Both brazil nut and basil are high in iron. Basil has 30% more iron than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does brazil nut or basil contain more potassium?
Both brazil nut and basil are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 120% more potassium than basil - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.