Whole Milk vs. Brazil Nut

Nutrition comparison of Whole 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 whole milk versus brazil nut (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

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

  • Both brazil nut and whole milk are high in calcium.
  • Brazil nut has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whole milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
  • Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than whole milk.
  • Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
  • Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
  • Whole milk has 59% less carbohydrates than brazil nut.
  • Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than brazil nut.
Detailed nutritional comparison of whole milk and brazil nut 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Brazil nut is high in calories and whole milk has 91% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to brazil nut per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:31:48 and for brazil nut, 8:7:85 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Whole Milk Brazil Nut
Protein 21% 8%
Carbohydrates 31% 7%
Fat 48% 85%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Whole milk has 59% less carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whole milk - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Brazil nut and whole milk contain similar amounts of sugar - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Brazil nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 355% more protein than whole milk - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and whole milk has 88% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Brazil nut has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Brazil nut has more Vitamin C than whole milk - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Whole milk has more Vitamin A than brazil nut - whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than brazil nut - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than whole milk - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Whole milk and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole milk has 0.3ug 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, whole milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both whole milk and brazil nut contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.

Whole Milk Brazil Nut
Thiamin 0.046 MG 0.617 MG
Riboflavin 0.169 MG 0.035 MG
Niacin 0.089 MG 0.295 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.373 MG 0.184 MG
Vitamin B6 0.036 MG 0.101 MG
Folate 5 UG 22 UG
Vitamin B12 0.45 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both brazil nut and whole milk are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 42% more calcium than whole milk - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.

iron

Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 80 times more iron than whole milk - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.

potassium

Brazil nut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 399% more potassium than whole milk - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Whole Milk Brazil Nut
alpha linoleic acid 0.075 G 0.036 G
Total 0.075 G 0.036 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than whole milk per 100 grams.

Whole Milk Brazil Nut
linoleic acid 0.12 G 24.363 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.018 G
Total 0.12 G 24.381 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Whole Milk or Brazil Nut .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) .

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FAQ

Does brazil nut or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Brazil nut is high in calories and whole milk has 90% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.

Does brazil nut or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole milk has 60% fewer carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.

Does brazil nut or whole milk contain more calcium?
Both brazil nut and whole milk are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 40% more calcium than whole milk - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.

Does brazil nut or whole milk contain more potassium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of potassium and it has 400% more potassium than whole milk - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg of potassium.