Almond Milk vs. Brazil Nut
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Brazil Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond milk
versus
brazil nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and brazil nut:
- Both brazil nut and almond milk are high in calcium.
- Almond milk has 7.9 times less carbohydrates than brazil nut.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) 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 almond milk has 98% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to brazil nut for protein. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:34:56 and for brazil nut, 8:7:85 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | 7% |
| Fat | 56% | 85% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Almond milk has 7.9 times less carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 36 times more dietary fiber than almond milk - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brazil nut and almond milk contain similar amounts of sugar - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.81g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brazil nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 34 times more protein than almond milk - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and almond milk has 100% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brazil nut has more Vitamin C than almond milk - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Almond milk has more Vitamin D than brazil nut - almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut and almond milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both almond milk and brazil nut contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Almond Milk | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.617 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 0.295 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | 0.184 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.101 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brazil nut and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 15% more calcium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 768% more iron than almond milk - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 884% more potassium than almond milk - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than almond milk per 100 grams.
| Almond Milk | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.018 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 24.363 G |
| Total | 0.252 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: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Brazil nut is high in calories and almond milk has 100% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Does brazil nut or almond milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, almond milk has 7.9 times fewer carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of carbs for 100g and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
Does brazil nut or almond milk contain more calcium?
Both brazil nut and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 20% more calcium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or almond milk contain more potassium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of potassium and it has 880% more potassium than almond milk - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.