Brazil Nut vs. Mint
Nutrition comparison of Brazil Nut and Mint
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brazil nut
versus
mint
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brazil nut and mint:
- Both brazil nut and mint are high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, mint contains more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than mint.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of protein.
- Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brazil nut is high in calories and mint has 89% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brazil nut is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to mint per calorie. Brazil nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for mint, 18:72:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brazil Nut | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 72% |
| Fat | 85% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brazil nut and mint contain similar amounts of carbs - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both brazil nut and mint are high in dietary fiber. Mint has a little more dietary fiber (7%) than brazil nut by weight - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mint has 8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mint has less sugar than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Brazil nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 282% more protein than mint - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and mint has 98% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 44 times more Vitamin C than brazil nut - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than brazil nut - mint has 212ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than mint - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, mint contains more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both brazil nut and mint contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Brazil Nut | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.617 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.035 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Niacin | 0.295 MG | 1.706 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101 MG | 0.129 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 114 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brazil nut and mint are high in calcium. Mint has 52% more calcium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
iron
Both brazil nut and mint are high in iron. Mint has 109% more iron than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both brazil nut and mint are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 16% more potassium than mint - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mint has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than brazil nut per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.435 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.435 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than mint per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 24.363 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 24.381 G | 0.069 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or mint contain more calories in 100 grams?Brazil nut is high in calories and mint has 90% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.
Does brazil nut or mint have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brazil nut and mint contain similar amounts of carbs - brazil nut has 11.7g of carbs for 100g and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
Does brazil nut or mint contain more calcium?
Both brazil nut and mint are high in calcium. Mint has 50% more calcium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or mint contain more iron?
Both brazil nut and mint are high in iron. Mint has 110% more iron than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
Does brazil nut or mint contain more potassium?
Both brazil nut and mint are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 20% more potassium than mint - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.