Peanuts vs. Brazil Nut

Nutrition comparison of Peanuts and Brazil Nut


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of peanuts versus brazil nut (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

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

  • Both brazil nut and peanuts are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
  • Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, peanut contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of peanuts 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: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) 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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Both brazil nut and peanuts are high in calories. Brazil nut has 12% more calories than peanut - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, peanuts is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to brazil nut per calorie. Peanuts has a macronutrient ratio of 16:14:71 and for brazil nut, 8:7:85 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Peanuts Brazil Nut
Protein 16% 8%
Carbohydrates 14% 7%
Fat 71% 85%
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carbohydrates

Brazil nut has 45% less carbohydrates than peanut - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both brazil nut and peanuts are high in dietary fiber. Peanut has 12% more dietary fiber than brazil nut - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Brazil nut and peanuts contain similar amounts of sugar - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Both brazil nut and peanuts are high in protein. Peanut has 70% more protein than brazil nut - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both brazil nut and peanuts are high in saturated fat. Brazil nut has 109% more saturated fat than peanut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both peanuts and brazil nut are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

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

Vitamin E

Brazil nut and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.

The B Vitamins

Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, peanut contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Peanuts Brazil Nut
Thiamin 0.152 MG 0.617 MG
Riboflavin 0.197 MG 0.035 MG
Niacin 14.355 MG 0.295 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.011 MG 0.184 MG
Vitamin B6 0.466 MG 0.101 MG
Folate 97 UG 22 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both brazil nut and peanuts are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 176% more calcium than peanut - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.

iron

Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 54% more iron than peanut - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.

potassium

Both brazil nut and peanuts are high in potassium. Brazil nut has a little more potassium (4%) than peanut by weight - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both peanuts and brazil nut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Peanuts Brazil Nut
alpha linoleic acid 0.026 G 0.036 G
Total 0.026 G 0.036 G

omega 6s

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

Peanuts Brazil Nut
other omega 6 ~ 0.018 G
linoleic acid 9.715 G 24.363 G
Total 9.715 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 Peanuts or Brazil Nut .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) .

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FAQ

Does brazil nut or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both brazil nut and peanuts are high in calories. Brazil nut has 10% more calories than peanut - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.

Does brazil nut or peanuts contain more calcium?
Both brazil nut and peanuts are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 180% more calcium than peanut - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.

Does brazil nut or peanuts contain more potassium?
Both brazil nut and peanuts are high in potassium. Brazil nut has a little more potassium ( 0%) than peanut by weight - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.