Brazil Nut vs. Cumin
Nutrition comparison of Brazil Nut and Cumin
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brazil nut
versus
cumin
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brazil nut and cumin:
- Both brazil nut and cumin are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cumin has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, brazil nut contains more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brazil nut and cumin are high in calories. Brazil nut has 76% more calories than cumin - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brazil nut is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cumin per calorie. Brazil nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for cumin, 17:37:46 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brazil Nut | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 37% |
| Fat | 85% | 46% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and brazil nut has 73% less carbohydrates than cumin - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both brazil nut and cumin are high in dietary fiber. Cumin has 40% more dietary fiber than brazil nut - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brazil nut and cumin contain similar amounts of sugar - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and cumin has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both brazil nut and cumin are high in protein. Cumin has 24% more protein than brazil nut - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and cumin has 90% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has 1000% more Vitamin C than brazil nut - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cumin has more Vitamin A than brazil nut - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has 70% more Vitamin E than cumin - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cumin has more Vitamin K than brazil nut - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, brazil nut contains more pantothenic acid. Both brazil nut and cumin contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Brazil Nut | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.617 MG | 0.628 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.035 MG | 0.327 MG |
| Niacin | 0.295 MG | 4.579 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brazil nut and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 482% more calcium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Both brazil nut and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 26 times more iron than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both brazil nut and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 171% more potassium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cumin has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than brazil nut per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.176 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.176 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than cumin per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 24.363 G | 3.103 G |
| Total | 24.381 G | 3.103 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 Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brazil nut and cumin are high in calories. Brazil nut has 80% more calories than cumin - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does brazil nut or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and brazil nut has 70% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - brazil nut has 11.7g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does brazil nut or cumin contain more calcium?
Both brazil nut and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 480% more calcium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or cumin contain more iron?
Both brazil nut and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 26 times more iron than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does brazil nut or cumin contain more potassium?
Both brazil nut and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 170% more potassium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.