Figs vs. Brazil Nut
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Brazil Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
brazil nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and brazil nut:
- Both brazil nut and figs are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Brazil nut has 5.9 times less sugar than fig.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin and folate.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than fig.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) 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 fig has 89% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to brazil nut per calorie. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for brazil nut, 8:7:85 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 7% |
| Fat | 3% | 85% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brazil nut has 39% less carbohydrates than fig - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both brazil nut and figs are high in dietary fiber. Brazil nut has 159% more dietary fiber than fig - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brazil nut has 5.9 times less sugar than fig - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brazil nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than fig - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and fig has 100% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brazil nut and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fig has more Vitamin A than brazil nut - fig has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than fig - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Figs and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin and folate. Both figs and brazil nut contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Figs | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.617 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.295 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.184 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.101 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 357% more calcium than fig - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 557% more iron than fig - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both brazil nut and figs are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 184% more potassium than fig - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than fig per 100 grams.
| Figs | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 24.363 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.144 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: Figs (Figs, raw) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Brazil nut is high in calories and fig has 90% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does brazil nut or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brazil nut has 40% fewer carbohydrates than fig - brazil nut has 11.7g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does brazil nut or figs contain more calcium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 360% more calcium than fig - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or figs contain more potassium?
Both brazil nut and figs are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 180% more potassium than fig - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.