Brazil Nut vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Brazil Nut and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brazil nut
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brazil nut and tomato:
- Both tomato and brazil nut are high in potassium.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than tomato.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and protein.
- Tomato has 67% less carbohydrates than brazil nut.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brazil nut is high in calories and tomato has 97% less calories than brazil nut - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and brazil nut has 659 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brazil nut is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Brazil nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brazil Nut | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 75% |
| Fat | 85% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato has 67% less carbohydrates than brazil nut - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and brazil nut has 11.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 525% more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato and brazil nut contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brazil nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and brazil nut has 14.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and tomato has 100% less saturated fat than brazil nut - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 18 times more Vitamin C than brazil nut - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has more Vitamin A than brazil nut - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than tomato - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than brazil nut - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin. Both brazil nut and tomato contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Brazil Nut | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.617 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.035 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.295 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and brazil nut has 160mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 800% more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and brazil nut are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 178% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and brazil nut has 659mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brazil nut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than tomato per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 24.363 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 24.381 G | 0.08 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 Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does tomato or brazil nut contain more calories in 100 grams?Brazil nut is high in calories and tomato has 100% less calories than brazil nut - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and brazil nut has 659 calories.
Does tomato or brazil nut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato has 70% fewer carbohydrates than brazil nut - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and brazil nut has 11.7g of carbohydrates.
Does tomato or brazil nut contain more calcium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium in 100 grams and brazil nut has 160mg of calcium.
Does tomato or brazil nut contain more potassium?
Both tomato and brazil nut are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 180% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and brazil nut has 659mg of potassium.