Brazil nut nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched
Education:
Nutrition & Microbiology at YSU
What Do 659 Calories or 100 Grams of Brazil Nuts Look Like?
Our team measured how 100 grams or 659 calories of Brazil nuts look. The picture above shows that 28 Brazil nuts comprise 100 grams or 659-660 calories.
This means each nut weighs about 3.6 grams or contains around 23 calories. The average serving size of Brazil nuts is 28.35 grams, providing 190 calories.
Remember that the calorie count can vary based on the weight, size, and whether you eat the nut raw or roasted.
Education: Nutrition & Microbiology at YSU
Last updated: December 19, 2023
Top nutrition facts for Brazil nut
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 33 kcal |
| Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. | 10 (low) |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 0 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 oz (6 kernels) (28.35 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 8.1 (acidic) |
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 98% of foods
Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 98% of foods
Saturated fat ⓘHigher in Saturated fat content than 93% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 92% of foods
Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 91% of foods
Brazil nut calories (kcal)
| Calroies for different serving sizes of brazil nut | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 659 | |
| Calories in 1 kernel | 33 | 5 g |
| Calories in 1 cup, whole | 876 | 133 g |
| Calories for different varieties of brazil nut | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched (this food) | 659 | 100 g |
| Nuts, butternuts, dried | 612 | 100 g |
Brazil nut Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0µg of 900µg
0%
Vitamin E:
0.85mg of 15mg
5.7%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0.11mg of 90mg
0.12%
Vitamin B1:
0.09mg of 1mg
7.7%
Vitamin B2:
0.01mg of 1mg
0.4%
Vitamin B3:
0.04mg of 16mg
0.28%
Vitamin B5:
0.03mg of 5mg
0.55%
Vitamin B6:
0.02mg of 1mg
1.2%
Folate:
3.3µg of 400µg
0.83%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
4.3mg of 550mg
0.79%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 1%
0.7 g of 50 g
0.7 g (1% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 5%
3.4 g of 65 g
3.4 g (5% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0.6 g of 300 g
0.6 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
0.2 g of 2,000 g
0.2 g (0% of DV )
Other:
0.2 g
0.2 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
20mg of 280mg
7.2%
Threonine:
55mg of 1,050mg
5.2%
Isoleucine:
78mg of 1,400mg
5.6%
Leucine:
179mg of 2,730mg
6.5%
Lysine:
74mg of 2,100mg
3.5%
Methionine:
169mg of 1,050mg
16%
Phenylalanine:
96mg of 1,750mg
5.5%
Valine:
114mg of 1,820mg
6.3%
Histidine:
61mg of 700mg
8.8%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
1.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.2 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0.01 g
Sucrose:
0.12 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Brazil nut
Sugar:
0.12 g
Fiber:
0.38 g
Other:
0.1 g
All nutrients for Brazil nut per selected serving size (1 kernel - 5g)
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Calories | 33kcal | 2% | 2% |
14 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 0.72g | 2% | 35% |
5.1 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 3.4g | 5% | 2% |
2 times more than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% | 45% |
75.7 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 0.21g | N/A | 59% |
12.8 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 0.59g | 0% | 46% |
2.4 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 19mg | 4% | 9% |
2.7 times more than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% | 14% |
1.3 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% | 9% |
4.5 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 0.12mg | 2% | 29% |
1.1 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | 58% |
3.8 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 0.38g | 2% | 14% |
3.1 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.09mg | 10% | 15% |
12.3 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 2% | 23% |
1.6 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Starch | 0.01g | 0% | 97% |
61.2 times less than Potato
|
| Phosphorus | 36mg | 5% | 8% |
4 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 0.15mg | 0% | 94% |
163.3 times less than White bread
|
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | 36% |
3.9 times more than Kiwi
|
| Selenium | 96µg | 174% | 19% | |
| Manganese | 0.06mg | 3% | 31% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 3% | 14% |
2.3 times more than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0% | 85% |
3.7 times less than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.01mg | 0% | 84% |
32.5 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.01mg | 0% | 82% |
6.1 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01mg | 0% | 64% |
1.2 times less than Oats
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 1.1µg | 0% | 47% |
2.8 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Saturated fat | 0.81g | 4% | 7% |
2.7 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Choline | 1.4mg | 0% | 71% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.2g | N/A | 10% |
2.4 times more than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | N/A | 9% |
1.9 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0% | 74% |
2.3 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.02mg | 0% | 76% |
2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.03mg | 0% | 74% |
1.8 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.06mg | 0% | 71% |
2 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.02mg | 0% | 77% |
1.1 times more than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.06mg | 0% | 41% |
11.7 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0% | 71% |
Equal to Egg
|
| Valine | 0.04mg | 0% | 70% |
2.7 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0% | 71% |
1.8 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Fructose | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0g | N/A | 94% |
507.8 times less than Canola oil
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 83% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.2g | N/A | 79% |
1.9 times more than Almonds
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 33
% Daily Value*
5.2%
Total Fat
3.4g
3.7%
Saturated Fat 0.81g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.01%
Sodium 0.15mg
0.2%
Total Carbohydrate
0.59g
1.5%
Dietary Fiber
0.38g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
0.72g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
8mg
0.8%
Iron
0.12mg
1.5%
Potassium
33mg
0.97%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.