Pineapple vs. Brazil Nut
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Brazil Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
brazil nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and brazil nut:
- Brazil nut has 3.2 times less sugar than pineapple.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than pineapple.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) 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 pineapple has 92% less calories than brazil nut - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and brazil nut has 659 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to brazil nut per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for brazil nut, 8:7:85 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 7% |
| Fat | 2% | 85% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple and brazil nut contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and brazil nut has 11.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 436% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brazil nut has 3.2 times less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g 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 25 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and brazil nut has 14.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and pineapple has 100% less saturated fat than brazil nut - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 67 times more Vitamin C than brazil nut - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than pineapple - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin. Both pineapple and brazil nut contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pineapple | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.617 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 0.295 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.184 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.101 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and brazil nut has 160mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 738% more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron.
potassium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 505% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and brazil nut has 659mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brazil nut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.036 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.036 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 24.363 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.023 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: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or brazil nut contain more calories in 100 grams?Brazil nut is high in calories and pineapple has 90% less calories than brazil nut - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and brazil nut has 659 calories.
Does pineapple or brazil nut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple and brazil nut contain similar amounts of carbs - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and brazil nut has 11.7g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or brazil nut contain more calcium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and brazil nut has 160mg of calcium.
Does pineapple or brazil nut contain more potassium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of potassium and it has 510% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and brazil nut has 659mg of potassium.