Milk vs. Brazil Nut
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Brazil Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
brazil nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and brazil nut:
- Both brazil nut and milk are high in calcium.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than milk.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
- Milk has 59% less carbohydrates than brazil nut.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) 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 milk has 92% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to brazil nut per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for brazil nut, 8:7:85 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 7% |
| Fat | 35% | 85% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Milk has 59% less carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Brazil nut and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brazil nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 334% more protein than milk - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and milk has 92% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and brazil nut are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and brazil nut are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brazil nut and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has more Vitamin A than brazil nut - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than brazil nut - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than milk - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Milk and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both milk and brazil nut contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Milk | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.617 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.295 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.184 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.101 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 22 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both brazil nut and milk are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 33% more calcium than milk - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 120 times more iron than milk - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 371% more potassium than milk - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brazil nut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.036 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.036 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.018 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 24.363 G |
| Total | 0.062 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does brazil nut or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Brazil nut is high in calories and milk has 90% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does brazil nut or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, milk has 60% fewer carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does brazil nut or milk contain more calcium?
Both brazil nut and milk are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 30% more calcium than milk - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or milk contain more potassium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of potassium and it has 370% more potassium than milk - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.