Tortilla vs. Brazil Nut
Nutrition comparison of Tortilla and Brazil Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tortilla
versus
brazil nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tortilla and brazil nut:
- Both brazil nut and tortilla are high in calcium, calories and dietary fiber.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin and folate, however, tortilla contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than tortilla.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tortilla (Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, corn) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brazil nut and tortilla are high in calories. Brazil nut has 202% more calories than tortilla - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and tortilla has 218 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tortilla is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to brazil nut for protein. Tortilla has a macronutrient ratio of 10:79:11 and for brazil nut, 8:7:85 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tortilla | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 7% |
| Fat | 11% | 85% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tortilla is high in carbohydrates and brazil nut has 74% less carbohydrates than tortilla - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and tortilla has 44.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both brazil nut and tortilla are high in dietary fiber. Brazil nut has 19% more dietary fiber than tortilla - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tortilla has 6.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brazil nut and tortilla contain similar amounts of sugar - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.88g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brazil nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 151% more protein than tortilla - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and tortilla has 5.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and tortilla has 97% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.45g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brazil nut has more Vitamin C than tortilla - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tortilla does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tortilla and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tortilla has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than tortilla - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.28mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin and folate, however, tortilla contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both tortilla and brazil nut contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Tortilla | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.094 MG | 0.617 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Niacin | 1.498 MG | 0.295 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.109 MG | 0.184 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.101 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brazil nut and tortilla are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 98% more calcium than tortilla - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and tortilla has 81mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 98% more iron than tortilla - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and tortilla has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 254% more potassium than tortilla - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and tortilla has 186mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both tortilla and brazil nut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Tortilla | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 0.036 G |
| Total | 0.034 G | 0.036 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than tortilla per 100 grams.
| Tortilla | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.385 G | 24.363 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.018 G |
| Total | 1.385 G | 24.381 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: Tortilla (Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, corn) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or tortilla contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brazil nut and tortilla are high in calories. Brazil nut has 200% more calories than tortilla - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and tortilla has 218 calories.
Does brazil nut or tortilla have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tortilla is high in carbohydrates and brazil nut has 70% fewer carbohydrates than tortilla - brazil nut has 11.7g of carbs for 100g and tortilla has 44.6g of carbohydrates.
Does brazil nut or tortilla contain more calcium?
Both brazil nut and tortilla are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 100% more calcium than tortilla - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and tortilla has 81mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or tortilla contain more potassium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of potassium and it has 250% more potassium than tortilla - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and tortilla has 186mg of potassium.