Brazil Nut vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Brazil Nut and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brazil nut
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brazil nut and carrots:
- Both carrots and brazil nut are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, carrot contains more niacin.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than carrot.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brazil nut is high in calories and carrot has 94% less calories than brazil nut - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and brazil nut has 659 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brazil nut is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to carrots for protein. Brazil nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for carrots, 8:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brazil Nut | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 88% |
| Fat | 85% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrots and brazil nut contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and brazil nut has 11.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both carrots and brazil nut are high in dietary fiber. Brazil nut has 168% more dietary fiber than carrot - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrots and brazil nut contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g 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 14 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and brazil nut has 14.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and carrot has 100% less saturated fat than brazil nut - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has 743% more Vitamin C than brazil nut - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than brazil nut - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than carrot - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than brazil nut - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, carrot contains more niacin. Both brazil nut and carrots contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Brazil Nut | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.617 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.035 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.295 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 385% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and brazil nut has 160mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 710% more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrots and brazil nut are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 106% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and brazil nut has 659mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brazil nut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 24.363 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 24.381 G | 0.1 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 Brazil Nut or Carrots .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does carrots or brazil nut contain more calories in 100 grams?Brazil nut is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than brazil nut - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and brazil nut has 659 calories.
Does carrots or brazil nut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and brazil nut contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and brazil nut has 11.7g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or brazil nut contain more calcium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 390% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and brazil nut has 160mg of calcium.
Does carrots or brazil nut contain more potassium?
Both carrots and brazil nut are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 110% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and brazil nut has 659mg of potassium.