Brazil Nut vs. Macadamia Nut
Nutrition comparison of Brazil Nut and Macadamia Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brazil nut
versus
macadamia nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brazil nut and macadamia nut:
- Both macadamia nut and brazil nut are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and saturated fat.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than macadamia nut.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of protein.
- Macadamia nut has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both macadamia nut and brazil nut are high in calories. Macadamia nut has a little more calories (9%) than brazil nut by weight - macadamia nut has 718 calories per 100 grams and brazil nut has 659 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brazil nut is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to macadamia nut for carbs. Brazil nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for macadamia nut, 4:7:89 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brazil Nut | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 7% |
| Fat | 85% | 89% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Macadamia nut and brazil nut contain similar amounts of carbs - macadamia nut has 13.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and brazil nut has 11.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both macadamia nut and brazil nut are high in dietary fiber. Macadamia nut has a little more dietary fiber (7%) than brazil nut by weight - macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Macadamia nut and brazil nut contain similar amounts of sugar - macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brazil nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 84% more protein than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and brazil nut has 14.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both macadamia nut and brazil nut are high in saturated fat. Brazil nut has 35% more saturated fat than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 11.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Macadamia nut and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both brazil nut and macadamia nut contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Brazil Nut | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.617 MG | 0.71 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.035 MG | 0.087 MG |
| Niacin | 0.295 MG | 2.274 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 0.603 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101 MG | 0.359 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both macadamia nut and brazil nut are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 129% more calcium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and brazil nut has 160mg of calcium.
iron
Both macadamia nut and brazil nut are high in iron. Macadamia nut has a little more iron (9%) than brazil nut by weight - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both macadamia nut and brazil nut are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 82% more potassium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium per 100 grams and brazil nut has 659mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, macadamia nut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than brazil nut per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.196 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.196 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than macadamia nut per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.167 G | 1.944 G |
| linoleic acid | 24.363 G | 1.303 G |
| Total | 24.53 G | 3.247 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 Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does macadamia nut or brazil nut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both macadamia nut and brazil nut are high in calories. Macadamia nut has a little more calories ( 10%) than brazil nut by weight - macadamia nut has 718 calories in 100g and brazil nut has 659 calories.
Does macadamia nut or brazil nut contain more calcium?
Both macadamia nut and brazil nut are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 130% more calcium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and brazil nut has 160mg of calcium.
Does macadamia nut or brazil nut contain more iron?
Both macadamia nut and brazil nut are high in iron. Macadamia nut has a little more iron ( 10%) than brazil nut by weight - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron in 100 grams and brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron.
Does macadamia nut or brazil nut contain more potassium?
Both macadamia nut and brazil nut are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 80% more potassium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium in 100 grams and brazil nut has 659mg of potassium.