Brazil Nut vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of Brazil Nut and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brazil nut
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brazil nut and ginger:
- Both brazil nut and ginger are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, ginger contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than ginger.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brazil nut and ginger are high in calories. Brazil nut has 97% more calories than ginger - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brazil nut is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to ginger per calorie. Brazil nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for ginger, 12:75:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brazil Nut | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 75% |
| Fat | 85% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and brazil nut has 84% less carbohydrates than ginger - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both brazil nut and ginger are high in dietary fiber. Ginger has 88% more dietary fiber than brazil nut - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brazil nut and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both brazil nut and ginger are high in protein. Brazil nut has 59% more protein than ginger - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and ginger has 84% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brazil nut and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ginger and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than ginger - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Ginger and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, ginger contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both brazil nut and ginger contain significant amounts of folate.
| Brazil Nut | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.617 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.035 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.295 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brazil nut and ginger are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 40% more calcium than ginger - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Both brazil nut and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 715% more iron than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both brazil nut and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 100% more potassium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than brazil nut per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.223 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.223 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than ginger per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 24.363 G | 0.706 G |
| Total | 24.381 G | 0.706 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 Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brazil nut and ginger are high in calories. Brazil nut has 100% more calories than ginger - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does brazil nut or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and brazil nut has 80% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - brazil nut has 11.7g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does brazil nut or ginger contain more calcium?
Both brazil nut and ginger are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 40% more calcium than ginger - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or ginger contain more iron?
Both brazil nut and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 720% more iron than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does brazil nut or ginger contain more potassium?
Both brazil nut and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 100% more potassium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.