Breadnut Tree Seed · Brosimum alicastrum

Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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18%

367 kcal Calories

17%

8.6 g Protein

29%

79.4 g Carbs

1.7 g Fat

Good nutrient density 35/100

How many beneficial nutrients Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried 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 Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

367 kcal / serving

86% from carbs

Carbs 86%

79.4 g per serving
Fat 4%

1.7 g per serving
Protein 9%

8.6 g per serving

What Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried 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).

Copper273% Dietary Fiber53% Vitamin C52% Potassium43% Vitamin B640% Pantothenic Acid (B5)38% Folate (B9)28% Magnesium27% Iron26% Protein17% Zinc17% Phosphorus14% Niacin (B3)13% Manganese13% Riboflavin (B2)11%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
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	79.4 g	29%
Dietary Fiber	14.9 g	53%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	1.7 g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.5 g	2%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.9 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	207.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	690.0 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	0.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	301.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	154.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	9.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	205.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	690.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	8.6 g	17%
Histidine	132.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	488.0 mg	—
Leucine	935.0 mg	—
Lysine	376.0 mg	—
Methionine	50.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	407.0 mg	—
Threonine	335.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	234.0 mg	—
Valine	834.0 mg	—
Alanine	392.0 mg	—
Arginine	793.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	951.0 mg	—
Cystine	135.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	5,206.0 mg	—
Glycine	541.0 mg	—
Proline	429.0 mg	—
Serine	577.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	634.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	11.0 mcg	1%
Vitamin C	46.6 mg	52%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	3%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	11%
Niacin (B3)	2.1 mg	13%
Vitamin B6	0.7 mg	40%
Folate (B9)	113.0 mcg	28%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	1.9 mg	38%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	94.0 mg	7%
Iron	4.6 mg	26%
Magnesium	115.0 mg	27%
Phosphorus	178.0 mg	14%
Potassium	2,011.0 mg	43%
Sodium	53.0 mg	2%
Zinc	1.9 mg	17%
Copper	2.5 mg	273%
Manganese	0.3 mg	13%
Selenium	1.9 mcg	3%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	3.8 g	—

About Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried

The breadnut, or Maya nut (Brosimum alicastrum), is the seed of a towering tropical rainforest tree native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, and it was an important staple for the ancient Maya. Inside the small orange fruit is a single large seed that, once roasted, develops a flavor somewhere between a chestnut, coffee, and cocoa, nutty and faintly sweet. The versatile seed is highly nutritious, rich in fiber, plant protein, calcium, potassium, iron, and antioxidants, and it is naturally gluten-free.

Roasted breadnuts are eaten as a snack, boiled like a vegetable, ground into a flour for breads and porridge, or brewed into a caffeine-free drink much like coffee. The tree is also valued as a sustainable, drought-tolerant food source. Store dried or roasted breadnut seeds, or the ground flour, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to keep them fresh.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried?

There are 367 calories in 100 g of Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried, or about 104 calories in 1 oz (28 g).

How much protein is in Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried?

Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried contains 8.6 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried?

Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried has 79.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried?

Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried provides 1.7 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried a good source of?

Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, dried is an excellent source of Copper (273% DV), Dietary Fiber (53% DV), Vitamin C (52% DV), Potassium (43% DV), Vitamin B6 (40% DV) and Pantothenic Acid (B5) (38% DV) and a good source of Protein, Zinc, Phosphorus, Niacin (B3), Manganese and Riboflavin (B2) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.