Goji Berry vs. Brazil Nut
Nutrition comparison of Goji Berry and Brazil Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goji berry
versus
brazil nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goji berry and brazil nut:
- Both brazil nut and goji berry are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than goji berry.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of potassium.
- Goji berry is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brazil nut and goji berry are high in calories. Brazil nut has 89% more calories than goji berry - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and goji berry has 349 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goji berry is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to brazil nut per calorie. Goji berry has a macronutrient ratio of 16:84:0 and for brazil nut, 8:7:85 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goji Berry | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 7% |
| Fat | ~ | 85% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Goji berry is high in carbohydrates and brazil nut has 85% less carbohydrates than goji berry - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and goji berry has 77.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both brazil nut and goji berry are high in dietary fiber. Goji berry has 73% more dietary fiber than brazil nut - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goji berry has 13g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Goji berry is high in sugar and brazil nut has 95% less sugar than goji berry - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and goji berry has 45.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both brazil nut and goji berry are high in protein. Brazil nut is very similar to goji berry for protein - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and goji berry has 14.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and goji berry has less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Goji berry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 68 times more Vitamin C than brazil nut - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and goji berry has 48.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Goji berry is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than brazil nut - goji berry has 8054.7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than goji berry - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Goji Berry | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.617 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.035 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.295 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.184 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.101 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brazil nut and goji berry are high in calcium. Goji berry has 19% more calcium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and goji berry has 190mg of calcium.
iron
Both brazil nut and goji berry are high in iron. Goji berry has 180% more iron than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and goji berry has 6.8mg of iron.
potassium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than goji berry - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
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: Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or goji berry contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brazil nut and goji berry are high in calories. Brazil nut has 90% more calories than goji berry - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and goji berry has 349 calories.
Does brazil nut or goji berry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, goji berry is high in carbohydrates and brazil nut has 90% fewer carbohydrates than goji berry - brazil nut has 11.7g of carbs for 100g and goji berry has 77.1g of carbohydrates.
Does brazil nut or goji berry contain more calcium?
Both brazil nut and goji berry are high in calcium. Goji berry has 20% more calcium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and goji berry has 190mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or goji berry contain more iron?
Both brazil nut and goji berry are high in iron. Goji berry has 180% more iron than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron in 100 grams and goji berry has 6.8mg of iron.
Does brazil nut or goji berry contain more potassium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than goji berry - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.