Brazil Nut vs. Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Brazil Nut and Cooked Turkey
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
turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brazil nut and turkey:
- Both brazil nut and turkey are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin and folate, however, turkey contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Brazil nut has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than turkey.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Turkey has 194.6 times less carbohydrates than brazil nut.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brazil nut and turkey are high in calories. Brazil nut has 249% more calories than turkey - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and turkey has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brazil nut is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to turkey per calorie. Brazil nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brazil Nut | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | ~ |
| Fat | 85% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Turkey has 194.6 times less carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than turkey - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Turkey has less sugar than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both brazil nut and turkey are high in protein. Turkey has 99% more protein than brazil nut - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and turkey has 87% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both turkey and brazil nut are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Brazil nut has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey - turkey has 109mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brazil nut has more Vitamin C than turkey - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Turkey has more Vitamin A than brazil nut - turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Turkey has more Vitamin D than brazil nut - turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than turkey - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin and folate, however, turkey contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Brazil Nut | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.617 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.035 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Niacin | 0.295 MG | 9.573 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 0.948 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101 MG | 0.616 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than turkey - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 123% more iron than turkey - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and turkey has 1.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both brazil nut and turkey are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 176% more potassium than turkey - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, turkey has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than brazil nut per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.108 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.005 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.129 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than turkey per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| linoleic acid | 24.363 G | 1.873 G |
| Total | 24.363 G | 1.883 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 Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or turkey contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brazil nut and turkey are high in calories. Brazil nut has 250% more calories than turkey - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and turkey has 189 calories.
Is brazil nut or turkey better for protein?
Both brazil nut and turkey are high in protein. Turkey has 100% more protein than brazil nut - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Does brazil nut or turkey contain more calcium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than turkey - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or turkey contain more potassium?
Both brazil nut and turkey are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 180% more potassium than turkey - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.