Brazil Nut vs. Tumeric
Nutrition comparison of Brazil Nut and Tumeric
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brazil nut
versus
tumeric
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brazil nut and tumeric:
- Both brazil nut and tumeric are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, tumeric contains more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brazil nut and tumeric are high in calories. Brazil nut has 111% more calories than tumeric - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and tumeric has 312 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brazil nut is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to tumeric per calorie. Brazil nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for tumeric, 12:79:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brazil Nut | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 79% |
| Fat | 85% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tumeric is high in carbohydrates and brazil nut has 83% less carbohydrates than tumeric - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both brazil nut and tumeric are high in dietary fiber. Tumeric has 203% more dietary fiber than brazil nut - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brazil nut and tumeric contain similar amounts of sugar - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and tumeric has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both brazil nut and tumeric are high in protein. Brazil nut has 48% more protein than tumeric - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and tumeric has 9.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and tumeric has 89% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both tumeric and brazil nut are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brazil nut and tumeric contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tumeric has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut and tumeric contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tumeric has more Vitamin K than brazil nut - tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, tumeric contains more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both brazil nut and tumeric contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Brazil Nut | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.617 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.035 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Niacin | 0.295 MG | 1.35 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 0.542 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101 MG | 0.107 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brazil nut and tumeric are high in calcium. Tumeric has a little more calcium (5%) than brazil nut by weight - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
iron
Both brazil nut and tumeric are high in iron. Tumeric has 21 times more iron than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
potassium
Both brazil nut and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 216% more potassium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, tumeric has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than brazil nut per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.084 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.084 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than tumeric per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | 0.081 G |
| linoleic acid | 24.363 G | 0.672 G |
| Total | 24.381 G | 0.753 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 Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or tumeric contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brazil nut and tumeric are high in calories. Brazil nut has 110% more calories than tumeric - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and tumeric has 312 calories.
Does brazil nut or tumeric have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tumeric is high in carbohydrates and brazil nut has 80% fewer carbohydrates than tumeric - brazil nut has 11.7g of carbs for 100g and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
Does brazil nut or tumeric contain more calcium?
Both brazil nut and tumeric are high in calcium. Tumeric has a little more calcium ( 10%) than brazil nut by weight - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or tumeric contain more iron?
Both brazil nut and tumeric are high in iron. Tumeric has 21 times more iron than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron in 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
Does brazil nut or tumeric contain more potassium?
Both brazil nut and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 220% more potassium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.