Mushroom vs. Brazil Nut
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Brazil Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
brazil nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and brazil nut:
- Both brazil nut and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than mushroom.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and protein.
- Mushroom has 72% less carbohydrates than brazil nut.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, 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 mushroom has 97% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to brazil nut per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:46:10 and for brazil nut, 8:7:85 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 7% |
| Fat | 10% | 85% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mushroom has 72% less carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 650% more dietary fiber than mushroom - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brazil nut and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brazil nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 363% more protein than mushroom - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brazil nut and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than brazil nut - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than mushroom - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and brazil nut contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Mushroom | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.617 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.295 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.184 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.101 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 22 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 52 times more calcium than mushroom - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 386% more iron than mushroom - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both brazil nut and mushroom are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 107% more potassium than mushroom - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 24.363 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.16 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: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Brazil nut is high in calories and mushroom has 100% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is brazil nut or mushroom better for protein?
Brazil nut is a fantastic source of protein and it has 360% more protein than mushroom - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does brazil nut or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does brazil nut or mushroom contain more calcium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 52 times more calcium than mushroom - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both brazil nut and mushroom are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 110% more potassium than mushroom - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.