Fried Egg vs. Brazil Nut
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fried Egg and Brazil Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
fried egg
versus
brazil nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried egg and brazil nut:
- Both brazil nut and fried egg are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, fried egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Fried egg has 13.1 times less carbohydrates than brazil nut.
- Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Fried egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brazil nut and fried egg are high in calories. Brazil nut has 236% more calories than fried egg - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and fried egg has 196 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fried egg is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to brazil nut per calorie. Fried egg has a macronutrient ratio of 29:2:70 and for brazil nut, 8:7:85 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fried Egg | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 7% |
| Fat | 70% | 85% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fried egg has 13.1 times less carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.83g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than fried egg - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fried egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Brazil nut and fried egg contain similar amounts of sugar - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both brazil nut and fried egg are high in protein. Brazil nut has a little more protein (5%) than fried egg by weight - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and fried egg has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and fried egg has 73% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fried egg has 4.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both fried egg and brazil nut are low in trans fat - fried egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Fried egg is high in cholesterol and brazil nut has less cholesterol than fried egg - fried egg has 401mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brazil nut has more Vitamin C than fried egg - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fried egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fried egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than brazil nut - fried egg has 219ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than brazil nut - fried egg has 88iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has 331% more Vitamin E than fried egg - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fried egg has more Vitamin K than brazil nut - fried egg has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, fried egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both fried egg and brazil nut contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Fried Egg | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.617 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.495 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Niacin | 0.082 MG | 0.295 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.66 MG | 0.184 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184 MG | 0.101 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 22 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.97 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both brazil nut and fried egg are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 158% more calcium than fried egg - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 29% more iron than fried egg - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 334% more potassium than fried egg - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and fried egg has 152mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fried egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than brazil nut per 100 grams.
| Fried Egg | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.036 G |
| DHA | 0.063 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.207 G | 0.036 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than fried egg per 100 grams.
| Fried Egg | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.018 G |
| linoleic acid | 2.781 G | 24.363 G |
| Total | 2.781 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: Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or fried egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brazil nut and fried egg are high in calories. Brazil nut has 240% more calories than fried egg - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and fried egg has 196 calories.
Does brazil nut or fried egg contain more calcium?
Both brazil nut and fried egg are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 160% more calcium than fried egg - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or fried egg contain more potassium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of potassium and it has 330% more potassium than fried egg - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and fried egg has 152mg of potassium.