Canned Tuna vs. Brazil Nut
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Brazil Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
brazil nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and brazil nut:
- Both brazil nut and canned tuna are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than canned tuna.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more dha, epa and dpa than brazil nut.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brazil nut and canned tuna are high in calories. Brazil nut has 415% more calories than canned tuna - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to brazil nut per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for brazil nut, 8:7:85 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 7% |
| Fat | 22% | 85% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has less carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both brazil nut and canned tuna are high in protein. Canned tuna has 65% more protein than brazil nut - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and canned tuna has 95% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Brazil nut has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brazil nut has more Vitamin C than canned tuna - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Canned tuna has more Vitamin A than brazil nut - canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than canned tuna - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and brazil nut contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Canned Tuna | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.617 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 0.295 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.184 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.101 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 22 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than canned tuna - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 151% more iron than canned tuna - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Both brazil nut and canned tuna are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 178% more potassium than canned tuna - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more DHA, EPA and DPA than brazil nut per 100 grams. Both canned tuna and brazil nut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Canned Tuna | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.036 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.036 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than canned tuna per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 24.363 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.055 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: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brazil nut and canned tuna are high in calories. Brazil nut has 420% more calories than canned tuna - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is brazil nut or canned tuna better for protein?
Both brazil nut and canned tuna are high in protein. Canned tuna has 70% more protein than brazil nut - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does brazil nut or canned tuna contain more calcium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than canned tuna - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or canned tuna contain more potassium?
Both brazil nut and canned tuna are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 180% more potassium than canned tuna - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.