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Brazilnuts
Calories & nutrition facts
dried, unblanched
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 659 kcal —
- Protein 14 g 29%
- Carbohydrate 4.2 g 2%
- Fat 67 g 86%
- Saturated fat 16 g 81%
- Fibre 7.5 g 27%
- Sugars 2.3 g —
- Sodium 3 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.7 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 5.7 mg 38%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.62 mg 51%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.04 mg 3%
- Niacin (B3) 0.3 mg 2%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.18 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 6%
- Folate (B9) 22 µg 6%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 28.8 mg 5%
Minerals
- Calcium 160 mg 12%
- Iron 2.4 mg 14%
- Magnesium 376 mg 90%
- Phosphorus 725 mg 58%
- Potassium 659 mg 14%
- Zinc 4.1 mg 37%
- Copper 1.7 mg 194%
- Manganese 1.2 mg 53%
- Selenium 1917 µg 3485%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 659 | 14 g | 4.2 g | 67 g |
| 1 × cup, whole | 133 g | 876 | 19 g | 5.6 g | 89 g |
| 1 × kernel | 5 g | 33 | 0.7 g | 0.2 g | 3.4 g |
| 1 × oz (6 kernels) | 28.4 g | 187 | 4.1 g | 1.2 g | 19 g |
| 2 × cup, whole | 266 g | 1753 | 38 g | 11 g | 179 g |
| ½ × cup, whole | 66.5 g | 438 | 9.5 g | 2.8 g | 45 g |
| 3 × cup, whole | 399 g | 2629 | 57 g | 17 g | 268 g |
| 4 × cup, whole | 532 g | 3506 | 76 g | 23 g | 357 g |
Similar foods
- Brazil nutraw684 kcal / 100 g
- Brazil nut kernelskernel only683 kcal / 100 g
- Salted Brazil nutssalted687 kcal / 100 g
- Roasted Brazil nutroasted without fat716 kcal / 100 g
- Caramelized Brazil nutcaramelized604 kcal / 100 g
- Unsalted Brazil nutsunsalted687 kcal / 100 g
- Butternutsdried612 kcal / 100 g
- Walnutsdry roasted, with salt added643 kcal / 100 g
- Cashew nutsdry roasted, without salt added574 kcal / 100 g
- Black walnutsdried619 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Brazilnuts
How many Brazil nuts should you eat at a time?
A small portion is about six kernels, or 28 g. Brazil nuts can contain a lot of selenium, and levels vary, so avoid eating large handfuls every day.
How do you toast Brazil nuts?
Spread them in a single layer on a baking tray and toast at 160 °C for about 5–8 minutes, checking often so they do not scorch. Let them cool before chopping; they firm up as they cool.
How should you store Brazil nuts?
Keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dark cupboard, away from heat and sunlight. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze them; discard any that smell rancid or taste bitter.
What can you make with Brazil nuts?
Chop them into porridge, granola or biscuits, or blend them into pesto with herbs, garlic, oil and hard cheese. Their creamy texture also works well in nut roast and chocolate cakes.
Can you use Brazil nuts instead of other nuts?
You can swap them for walnuts or almonds in baking, granola and nut roasts, using the same weight. Their large, rich kernels have a particularly creamy texture, so chop them fairly small for an even mix.
Are Brazil nuts actually nuts?
They are seeds from the fruit of the Brazil nut tree, which grows in the Amazon region. The seeds sit inside a large, hard, woody pod.
Can you eat Brazil nuts if you have a tree-nut allergy?
Brazil nuts are tree nuts and can trigger an allergic reaction. If you have a tree-nut allergy, do not try them unless an allergy specialist has told you they are safe for you.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170569 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
