Brazil Nut vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Brazil Nut and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brazil nut
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brazil nut and peas:
- Both peas and brazil nut are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, pea contains more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than pea.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brazil nut is high in calories and pea has 88% less calories than brazil nut - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and brazil nut has 659 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brazil nut is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Brazil nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brazil Nut | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 69% |
| Fat | 85% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peas and brazil nut contain similar amounts of carbs - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and brazil nut has 11.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both peas and brazil nut are high in dietary fiber. Brazil nut has 32% more dietary fiber than pea - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peas and brazil nut contain similar amounts of sugar - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brazil nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 164% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and brazil nut has 14.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and pea has 100% less saturated fat than brazil nut - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 56 times more Vitamin C than brazil nut - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pea has more Vitamin A than brazil nut - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than pea - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pea has more Vitamin K than brazil nut - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, pea contains more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both brazil nut and peas contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Brazil Nut | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.617 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.035 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.295 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 540% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and brazil nut has 160mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 65% more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both peas and brazil nut are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 170% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium per 100 grams and brazil nut has 659mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both brazil nut and peas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Brazil Nut | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than pea per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 24.363 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 24.381 G | 0.152 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: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does peas or brazil nut contain more calories in 100 grams?Brazil nut is high in calories and pea has 90% less calories than brazil nut - pea has 81 calories in 100g and brazil nut has 659 calories.
Does peas or brazil nut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peas and brazil nut contain similar amounts of carbs - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and brazil nut has 11.7g of carbohydrates.
Does peas or brazil nut contain more calcium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 540% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and brazil nut has 160mg of calcium.
Does peas or brazil nut contain more potassium?
Both peas and brazil nut are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 170% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium in 100 grams and brazil nut has 659mg of potassium.