Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Brazilnuts VS Black Walnuts

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Brazilnuts	8%	85%	7%
Black Walnuts	14%	80%	6%

Macro Nutrients

	Brazilnuts	Black Walnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	22.7% 659kcal	21.3% 619kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	69% 67g	61% 59.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	50.4% 16g	11% 3.5g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2.25% 0.036g	167% 2.68g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	143% 24.4g	199% 33.8g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	9.03% 11.7g	7.37% 9.6g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	3.2% 2.33g	1.5% 1.1g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	0% 0g	0.069% 0.05g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 0g	% 0.05g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 2.33g	% 1g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	19.7% 7.5g	18% 6.8g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	25.6% 14.3g	43% 24g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Brazilnuts	Black Walnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0.22% 2μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	51.4% 0.62mg	4.75% 0.057mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	2.7% 0.035mg	10% 0.13mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	1.84% 0.3mg	2.94% 0.47mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.68% 0.18mg	33% 1.66mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	7.77% 0.1mg	45% 0.58mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	5.5% 22μg	7.75% 31μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0.78% 0.7mg	1.9% 1.7mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	37.7% 5.65mg	14% 2.08mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	2.25% 2.7μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Brazilnuts	Black Walnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	16% 160mg	6.1% 61mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	194% 1.74mg	151% 1.36mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	30.4% 2.43mg	39% 3.12mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	89.5% 376mg	48% 201mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	53% 1.22mg	169% 3.9mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	104% 725mg	73.3% 513mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	19.4% 659mg	15.4% 523mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	3485% 1917μg	31% 17μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.2% 3mg	0.13% 2mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	37% 4.06mg	30.6% 3.37mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.092% 3.42g	0.12% 4.56g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Brazilnuts VS Black Walnuts per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Brazilnuts versus 100 g of Black Walnuts to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Brazilnuts vs Black Walnuts:

• 100 grams of Brazilnuts have 10.8 times more Vitamin B1 and 2.7 times more Vitamin E than Black Walnuts.
• While 100 g of Dried Black Walnuts contain 3.7 times more Vitamin B2, 1.6 times more Vitamin B3, 9 times more Vitamin B5, 5.8 times more Vitamin B6, 1.4 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin K than Dried Brazilnuts.
• 100 grams of Brazilnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3 and Vitamin K
• Both Dried Brazilnuts as well as Dried Black Walnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Brazilnuts vs Black Walnuts:

• 100 grams of Brazilnuts have 2.6 times more Calcium, 1.3 times more Copper, 1.9 times more Magnesium, 1.4 times more Phosphorus, 1.3 times more Potassium, 112.8 times more Selenium and 1.2 times more Zinc than Black Walnuts.
• While 100 g of Dried Black Walnuts contain 1.3 times more Iron and 3.2 times more Manganese than Dried Brazilnuts.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Brazilnuts have 4.6 times more Saturated Fat, 1.2 times more Carbohydrate and 2.1 times more Sugars than Black Walnuts.
• While 100 g of Dried Black Walnuts contain 74.4 times more Omega 3, 1.4 times more Omega 6 and 1.7 times more Protein than Dried Brazilnuts.
• Both Brazilnuts and Black Walnuts offer comparable quantities of Energy, Fat and Fiber per 100 grams.