Brazil Nut vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Brazil Nut and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brazil nut
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brazil nut and yellow mustard:
- Both brazil nut and yellow mustard are high in calcium and dietary fiber.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin and folate.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than yellow mustard.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brazil nut is high in calories and yellow mustard has 91% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brazil nut is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to yellow mustard per calorie. Brazil nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for yellow mustard, 21:32:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brazil Nut | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 32% |
| Fat | 85% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brazil nut and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both brazil nut and yellow mustard are high in dietary fiber. Brazil nut has 88% more dietary fiber than yellow mustard - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brazil nut and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brazil nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 283% more protein than yellow mustard - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and yellow mustard has 99% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and brazil nut are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brazil nut and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow mustard and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than yellow mustard - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow mustard and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin and folate. Both brazil nut and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Brazil Nut | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.617 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.035 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.295 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brazil nut and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 154% more calcium than yellow mustard - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 51% more iron than yellow mustard - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 334% more potassium than yellow mustard - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than brazil nut per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.374 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.374 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| linoleic acid | 24.363 G | 0.363 G |
| Total | 24.363 G | 0.373 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 Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Brazil nut is high in calories and yellow mustard has 90% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Does brazil nut or yellow mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brazil nut and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - brazil nut has 11.7g of carbs for 100g and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
Does brazil nut or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Both brazil nut and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 150% more calcium than yellow mustard - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or yellow mustard contain more potassium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of potassium and it has 330% more potassium than yellow mustard - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium.