Breadnut Tree Seed · Brosimum alicastrum

Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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11%

217 kcal Calories

12%

6.0 g Protein

17%

46.3 g Carbs

1.0 g Fat

Good nutrient density 34/100

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

217 kcal / serving

85% from carbs

Carbs 85%

46.3 g per serving
Fat 4%

1.0 g per serving
Protein 11%

6.0 g per serving

What Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, raw 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).

Copper160% Vitamin C30% Potassium25% Vitamin B624% Pantothenic Acid (B5)22% Folate (B9)17% Magnesium16% Protein12% Iron12% Zinc10%

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	46.3 g	17%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	1.0 g	1%
Saturated Fat	0.3 g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.5 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	122.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	406.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	177.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	90.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	5.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	121.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	406.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	6.0 g	12%
Histidine	91.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	338.0 mg	—
Leucine	647.0 mg	—
Lysine	260.0 mg	—
Methionine	35.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	282.0 mg	—
Threonine	232.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	162.0 mg	—
Valine	578.0 mg	—
Alanine	271.0 mg	—
Arginine	549.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	659.0 mg	—
Cystine	93.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	835.0 mg	—
Glycine	375.0 mg	—
Proline	297.0 mg	—
Serine	400.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	439.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	12.0 mcg	1%
Vitamin C	27.4 mg	30%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg	5%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	4%
Niacin (B3)	0.9 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	24%
Folate (B9)	66.0 mcg	17%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	1.1 mg	22%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	98.0 mg	8%
Iron	2.1 mg	12%
Magnesium	68.0 mg	16%
Phosphorus	67.0 mg	5%
Potassium	1,183.0 mg	25%
Sodium	31.0 mg	1%
Zinc	1.1 mg	10%
Copper	1.4 mg	160%
Manganese	0.2 mg	8%

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

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	1.8 g	—

About Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, raw

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, raw?

There are 217 calories in 100 g of Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, raw, or about 62 calories in 1 oz (8-14 seeds) (28 g).

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

Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, raw contains 6.0 g of protein per 100 g.

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

Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, raw has 46.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

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

Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, raw provides 1.0 g of total fat per 100 g.

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

Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, raw is an excellent source of Copper (160% DV), Vitamin C (30% DV), Potassium (25% DV), Vitamin B6 (24% DV) and Pantothenic Acid (B5) (22% DV) and a good source of Folate (B9), Magnesium, Protein, Iron and Zinc (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.