Brazil Nut · Bertholletia excelsa

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched

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33%

655 kcal Calories

29%

14.3 g Protein

12.3 g Carbs

85%

66.4 g Fat

Good nutrient density 34/100

How many beneficial nutrients Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

655 kcal / serving

7% from carbs

Carbs 7%

12.3 g per serving
Fat 85%

66.4 g per serving
Protein 8%

14.3 g per serving

What Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Selenium3485% Copper194% Magnesium90% Phosphorus58% Manganese53% Thiamin (B1)51% Vitamin E38% Zinc37% Protein29% Dietary Fiber27% Iron14% Potassium14% Calcium12%

Full nutrition breakdown

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Moderate
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Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	12.3 g	4%
Dietary Fiber	7.5 g	27%
Starch	0.3 g	—
Total Sugars	2.3 g	—
Sucrose	2.3 g	—
Glucose	0.0 g	—
Fructose	0.0 g	—
Lactose	0.0 g	—
Maltose	0.0 g	—
Galactose	0.0 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	66.4 g	85%
Saturated Fat	15.1 g	76%
Monounsaturated Fat	24.5 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	20.6 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	35.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	20,543.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	52.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	9,085.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	5,794.0 mg	—
Arachidic Acid	160.0 mg	—
Behenic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	229.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	24,223.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	52.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	20,543.0 mg	—
alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)	17.0 mg	—
gamma-Linolenic Acid	17.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	14.3 g	29%
Histidine	386.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	516.0 mg	—
Leucine	1,155.0 mg	—
Lysine	492.0 mg	—
Methionine	1,008.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	630.0 mg	—
Threonine	362.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	141.0 mg	—
Valine	756.0 mg	—
Alanine	577.0 mg	—
Arginine	2,148.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	1,346.0 mg	—
Cystine	367.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	3,147.0 mg	—
Glycine	718.0 mg	—
Proline	657.0 mg	—
Serine	683.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	420.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	0.7 mg	1%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	5.7 mg	38%
Vitamin K	0.0 mcg	0%
Thiamin (B1)	0.6 mg	51%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.0 mg	3%
Niacin (B3)	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	6%
Folate (B9)	22.0 mcg	6%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.2 mg	4%
Choline	28.8 mg	5%
Betaine	0.4 mg	—

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	160.0 mg	12%
Iron	2.4 mg	14%
Magnesium	376.0 mg	90%
Phosphorus	725.0 mg	58%
Potassium	659.0 mg	14%
Sodium	3.0 mg	0%
Zinc	4.1 mg	37%
Copper	1.7 mg	194%
Manganese	1.2 mg	53%
Selenium	1,917.0 mcg	3485%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—
Campesterol	2.0 mg	—
Stigmasterol	6.0 mg	—
Beta-sitosterol	66.0 mg	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	3.5 g	—

About Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched

The Brazil nut is a large, rich, crescent-shaped nut harvested from towering trees in the Amazon rainforest, where the nuts grow packed together inside a hard, coconut-like pod. Buttery and creamy with a mild flavor, it is one of nature's best sources of selenium, an essential mineral for thyroid health and antioxidant defense - a single nut can supply a full day's worth, so just one or two a day is plenty, and eating too many can push selenium too high.

Brazil nuts also provide healthy unsaturated fats, plant protein, magnesium, copper, and zinc. They are enjoyed raw or lightly roasted as a snack, chopped into cookies, cakes, and trail mix, grated over dishes as a rich topping, or blended into smooth plant-based milk. Because their high oil content makes them prone to turning rancid, store Brazil nuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer, where the cold keeps them fresh and flavorful for months.

Their harvest from wild trees also helps give standing rainforest lasting economic value.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched?

There are 655 calories in 100 g of Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched, or about 186 calories in 1 oz (6 kernels) (28 g).

How much protein is in Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched?

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched contains 14.3 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched?

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched has 12.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched?

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched provides 66.4 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched a good source of?

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched is an excellent source of Selenium (3485% DV), Copper (194% DV), Magnesium (90% DV), Phosphorus (58% DV), Manganese (53% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (51% DV) and a good source of Iron, Potassium and Calcium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.