Brazil Nut vs. Pili Nut
Nutrition comparison of Brazil Nut and Pili Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brazil nut
versus
pili nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brazil nut and pili nut:
- Both brazil nut and pili nut are high in calcium, calories, iron, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than pili nut.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Pili nut has 66% less carbohydrates than brazil nut.
- Pili nut has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Pili Nut (Nuts, pilinuts, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brazil nut and pili nut are high in calories. Pili nut has a little more calories (9%) than brazil nut by weight - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and pili nut has 719 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brazil nut is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to pili nut for protein. Brazil nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for pili nut, 6:2:92 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brazil Nut | Pili Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 2% |
| Fat | 85% | 92% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pili nut has 66% less carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and pili nut has 4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than pili nut - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pili nut does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pili nut has less sugar than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and pili nut does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both brazil nut and pili nut are high in protein. Brazil nut has 33% more protein than pili nut - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and pili nut has 10.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brazil nut and pili nut are high in saturated fat. Pili nut has 93% more saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pili nut has 31.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brazil nut and pili nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pili nut has 0.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pili nut and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pili nut 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 pili nut - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pili nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pili nut has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both brazil nut and pili nut contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Brazil Nut | Pili Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.617 MG | 0.913 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.035 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Niacin | 0.295 MG | 0.519 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 0.479 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 60 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brazil nut and pili nut are high in calcium. Brazil nut has a little more calcium (10%) than pili nut by weight - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and pili nut has 145mg of calcium.
iron
Both brazil nut and pili nut are high in iron. Pili nut has 45% more iron than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and pili nut has 3.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both brazil nut and pili nut are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 30% more potassium than pili nut - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and pili nut has 507mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than pili nut per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Pili Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 24.363 G | 7.605 G |
| Total | 24.381 G | 7.605 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 Pili Nut (Nuts, pilinuts, dried) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or pili nut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brazil nut and pili nut are high in calories. Pili nut has a little more calories ( 10%) than brazil nut by weight - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and pili nut has 719 calories.
Does brazil nut or pili nut contain more calcium?
Both brazil nut and pili nut are high in calcium. Brazil nut has a little more calcium ( 10%) than pili nut by weight - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and pili nut has 145mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or pili nut contain more iron?
Both brazil nut and pili nut are high in iron. Pili nut has 50% more iron than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron in 100 grams and pili nut has 3.5mg of iron.
Does brazil nut or pili nut contain more potassium?
Both brazil nut and pili nut are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 30% more potassium than pili nut - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and pili nut has 507mg of potassium.