Brazil Nut vs. Pecan

Nutrition comparison of Brazil Nut and Pecan


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of brazil nut versus pecan (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brazil nut and pecan:

  • Both pecan and brazil nut are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
  • Pecan has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
Detailed nutritional comparison of brazil nut and pecan is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Pecan (Nuts, pecans) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both pecan and brazil nut are high in calories. Pecan has a little more calories (5%) than brazil nut by weight - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and brazil nut has 659 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, brazil nut is similar to pecan for protein, carbs and fat. Brazil nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for pecan, 5:8:88 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Brazil Nut Pecan
Protein 8% 5%
Carbohydrates 7% 8%
Fat 85% 88%
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carbohydrates

Pecan and brazil nut contain similar amounts of carbs - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and brazil nut has 11.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both pecan and brazil nut are high in dietary fiber. Pecan has 28% more dietary fiber than brazil nut - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Pecan and brazil nut contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar.

Protein

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Both pecan and brazil nut are high in protein. Brazil nut has 56% more protein than pecan - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and brazil nut has 14.3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pecan and brazil nut are high in saturated fat. Brazil nut has 161% more saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pecan and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pecan and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Brazil nut has 304% more Vitamin E than pecan - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pecan and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Pecan has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both brazil nut and pecan contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Brazil Nut Pecan
Thiamin 0.617 MG 0.66 MG
Riboflavin 0.035 MG 0.13 MG
Niacin 0.295 MG 1.167 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.184 MG 0.863 MG
Vitamin B6 0.101 MG 0.21 MG
Folate 22 UG 22 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both pecan and brazil nut are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 129% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and brazil nut has 160mg of calcium.

iron

Both pecan and brazil nut are high in iron. Pecan has a little more iron (4%) than brazil nut by weight - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron.

potassium

Both pecan and brazil nut are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 61% more potassium than pecan - pecan has 410mg of potassium per 100 grams and brazil nut has 659mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than brazil nut per 100 grams.

Brazil Nut Pecan
alpha linoleic acid 0.036 G 0.986 G
Total 0.036 G 0.986 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both brazil nut and pecan contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Brazil Nut Pecan
other omega 6 0.167 G 0.069 G
linoleic acid 24.363 G 20.628 G
Total 24.53 G 20.697 G



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Note: The specific food items compared are: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Pecan (Nuts, pecans) .

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FAQ

Does pecan or brazil nut contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both pecan and brazil nut are high in calories. Pecan has a little more calories ( 10%) than brazil nut by weight - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and brazil nut has 659 calories.

Does pecan or brazil nut contain more calcium?
Both pecan and brazil nut are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 130% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and brazil nut has 160mg of calcium.

Does pecan or brazil nut contain more iron?
Both pecan and brazil nut are high in iron. Pecan has a little more iron ( 0%) than brazil nut by weight - pecan has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron.

Does pecan or brazil nut contain more potassium?
Both pecan and brazil nut are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 60% more potassium than pecan - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and brazil nut has 659mg of potassium.

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