Brazil Nut vs. Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Brazil Nut and Cooked Bacon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brazil nut
versus
cooked
bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brazil nut and bacon:
- Both bacon and brazil nut are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than bacon.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bacon and brazil nut are high in calories. Bacon has 36% more calories than brazil nut - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and brazil nut has 659 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brazil nut is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bacon per calorie. Brazil nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for bacon, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brazil Nut | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | ~ |
| Fat | 85% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bacon has less carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than bacon - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bacon has less sugar than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Brazil nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 203 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and brazil nut has 14.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bacon and brazil nut are high in saturated fat. Bacon has 98% more saturated fat than brazil nut - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Brazil nut has less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brazil nut has more Vitamin C than bacon - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Bacon has more Vitamin A than brazil nut - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than bacon - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
| Brazil Nut | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.617 MG | 0.004 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.035 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.295 MG | 0.725 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 0.007 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.09 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 159 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and brazil nut has 160mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron.
potassium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 42 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and brazil nut has 659mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bacon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than brazil nut per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.476 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.476 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than bacon per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.442 G |
| linoleic acid | 24.363 G | 9.426 G |
| Total | 24.363 G | 9.868 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 Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does bacon or brazil nut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bacon and brazil nut are high in calories. Bacon has 40% more calories than brazil nut - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and brazil nut has 659 calories.
Does bacon or brazil nut contain more calcium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 159 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and brazil nut has 160mg of calcium.
Does bacon or brazil nut contain more potassium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of potassium and it has 42 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium in 100 grams and brazil nut has 659mg of potassium.