Skim Milk vs. Brazil Nut
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Brazil Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
brazil nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and brazil nut:
- Both brazil nut and skim milk are high in calcium.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, skim milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than skim milk.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
- Skim milk has 58% less carbohydrates than brazil nut.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brazil nut is high in calories and skim milk has 95% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to brazil nut per calorie. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 39:58:3 and for brazil nut, 8:7:85 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 7% |
| Fat | 3% | 85% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Skim milk has 58% less carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than skim milk - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Brazil nut and skim milk contain similar amounts of sugar - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brazil nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 325% more protein than skim milk - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and skim milk has 100% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both skim milk and brazil nut are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brazil nut has more Vitamin C than skim milk - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Skim milk has more Vitamin A than brazil nut - skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than brazil nut - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than skim milk - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, skim milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both skim milk and brazil nut contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Skim Milk | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.617 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.295 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.184 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.101 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 22 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both brazil nut and skim milk are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 31% more calcium than skim milk - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 80 times more iron than skim milk - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 322% more potassium than skim milk - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brazil nut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.036 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.036 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 24.363 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 24.381 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: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Brazil nut is high in calories and skim milk has 100% less calories than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is brazil nut or skim milk better for protein?
Brazil nut is a fantastic source of protein and it has 330% more protein than skim milk - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does brazil nut or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, skim milk has 60% fewer carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
Does brazil nut or skim milk contain more calcium?
Both brazil nut and skim milk are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 30% more calcium than skim milk - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or skim milk contain more potassium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of potassium and it has 320% more potassium than skim milk - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.