Brazil Nut vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Brazil Nut and Cooked Chicken
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
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brazil nut and chicken:
- Both brazil nut and chicken are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin and folate, however, chicken contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Brazil nut has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than chicken.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brazil nut and chicken are high in calories. Brazil nut has 249% more calories than chicken - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and chicken has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brazil nut is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chicken per calorie. Brazil nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for chicken, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brazil Nut | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | ~ |
| Fat | 85% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken has less carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken has less sugar than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both brazil nut and chicken are high in protein. Chicken has 63% more protein than brazil nut - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and chicken has 81% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and brazil nut are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Brazil nut has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brazil nut has more Vitamin C than chicken - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than chicken - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin and folate, however, chicken contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Brazil Nut | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.617 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.035 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 0.295 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than chicken - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 161% more iron than chicken - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both brazil nut and chicken are high in potassium. Brazil nut is very similar to brazil nut for potassium - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA and DPA than brazil nut per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.1 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.031 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.155 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than chicken per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | 0.02 G |
| linoleic acid | 24.363 G | 1.818 G |
| Total | 24.381 G | 1.838 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 Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or chicken contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brazil nut and chicken are high in calories. Brazil nut has 250% more calories than chicken - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and chicken has 189 calories.
Is brazil nut or chicken better for protein?
Both brazil nut and chicken are high in protein. Chicken has 60% more protein than brazil nut - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Does brazil nut or chicken contain more calcium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than chicken - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or chicken contain more potassium?
Both brazil nut and chicken are high in potassium. Brazil nut is very similar to brazil nut for potassium - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.