Brazil Nut vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Brazil Nut and Fennel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brazil nut
versus
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brazil nut and fennel:
- Both fennel and brazil nut are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, fennel contains more niacin.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than fennel.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of protein.
- Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than brazil nut.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brazil nut is high in calories and fennel has 95% less calories than brazil nut - fennel has 31 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 fennel per calorie. Brazil nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for fennel, 14:81:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brazil Nut | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 81% |
| Fat | 85% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fennel and brazil nut contain similar amounts of carbs - fennel has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and brazil nut has 11.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both fennel and brazil nut are high in dietary fiber. Brazil nut has 142% more dietary fiber than fennel - fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Fennel and brazil nut contain similar amounts of sugar - fennel has 3.9g 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 10 times more protein than fennel - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and brazil nut has 14.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and fennel has 99% less saturated fat than brazil nut - fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than brazil nut - fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fennel has more Vitamin A than brazil nut - fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than fennel - fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fennel has more Vitamin K than brazil nut - fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, fennel contains more niacin. Both brazil nut and fennel contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Brazil Nut | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.617 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.035 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.295 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both fennel and brazil nut are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 227% more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and brazil nut has 160mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 233% more iron than fennel - fennel has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both fennel and brazil nut are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 59% more potassium than fennel - fennel has 414mg of potassium per 100 grams and brazil nut has 659mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than fennel per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 24.363 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 24.381 G | 0.169 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 Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) .
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FAQ
Does fennel or brazil nut contain more calories in 100 grams?Brazil nut is high in calories and fennel has 100% less calories than brazil nut - fennel has 31 calories in 100g and brazil nut has 659 calories.
Does fennel or brazil nut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fennel and brazil nut contain similar amounts of carbs - fennel has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and brazil nut has 11.7g of carbohydrates.
Does fennel or brazil nut contain more calcium?
Both fennel and brazil nut are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 230% more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium in 100 grams and brazil nut has 160mg of calcium.
Does fennel or brazil nut contain more potassium?
Both fennel and brazil nut are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 60% more potassium than fennel - fennel has 414mg of potassium in 100 grams and brazil nut has 659mg of potassium.