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Breadnut tree seeds
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 217 kcal —
- Protein 6 g 12%
- Carbohydrate 46 g 17%
- Fat 1 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.3 g 1%
- Sodium 31 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 12 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 27.4 mg 30%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.06 mg 4%
- Niacin (B3) 0.88 mg 6%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.1 mg 22%
- Vitamin B6 0.4 mg 24%
- Folate (B9) 66 µg 17%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 98 mg 8%
- Iron 2.1 mg 12%
- Magnesium 68 mg 16%
- Phosphorus 67 mg 5%
- Potassium 1183 mg 25%
- Zinc 1.1 mg 10%
- Copper 1.4 mg 160%
- Manganese 0.18 mg 8%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 217 | 6 g | 46 g | 1 g |
| 1 × oz (8-14 seeds) | 28.4 g | 62 | 1.7 g | 13 g | 0.3 g |
| 2 × oz (8-14 seeds) | 56.7 g | 123 | 3.4 g | 26 g | 0.6 g |
| ½ × oz (8-14 seeds) | 14.2 g | 31 | 0.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × oz (8-14 seeds) | 85.1 g | 185 | 5.1 g | 39 g | 0.8 g |
| 4 × oz (8-14 seeds) | 113.4 g | 246 | 6.8 g | 53 g | 1.1 g |
Similar foods
- Dried breadnut tree seedsdried367 kcal / 100 g
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- Dried breadnuttree seedsdried367 kcal / 100 g
- Breadfruitraw103 kcal / 100 g
- Brazil nutraw684 kcal / 100 g
- Nutraw649 kcal / 100 g
- Lotus seedsraw89 kcal / 100 g
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Questions about Breadnut tree seeds
How do you cook breadnut tree seeds?
Rinse the seeds, then simmer them in water until a knife passes through easily, usually about 30–45 minutes. Drain them and eat them warm, or peel them if the skins come away readily.
Can you roast breadnut tree seeds?
Yes. Boil them until just tender first, drain and dry them, then roast at 180 °C for about 15–20 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned. The cooked seeds can also be mashed or ground into flour.
What do breadnut tree seeds taste like, and what do you eat them with?
Cooked seeds are starchy and mildly nutty, a little like chestnuts. Serve them as a side with stews, or mash them with seasoning; ground seeds are used in porridge and baked foods.
How should you store breadnut tree seeds?
Keep fresh, uncooked seeds in a cool place and use them promptly, as they do not keep as well as dried seeds. Store dried seeds in an airtight container away from heat and moisture; refrigerate cooked seeds and use within a few days.
Are breadnut tree seeds the same as breadfruit seeds?
No. They come from different trees, although both are starchy seeds that are commonly cooked before eating. Breadnut tree seeds have 6 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 7.4 g in breadfruit seeds.
Can you eat breadnut tree seeds raw?
They are normally boiled or roasted before eating; cooking makes their firm, starchy texture more pleasant. Do not eat seeds that are mouldy, damaged or have an unpleasant smell.
What is the breadnut tree, and where do its seeds come from?
Breadnut tree seeds come from the tropical tree Brosimum alicastrum, also called ramón. The seeds grow inside its fruit and are eaten as a cooked staple in parts of Central America.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170552 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
