Brazilnuts Nutrition Facts
- dried, unblanched -
From Wikipedia: "Recent research suggests that proper selenium intake is
correlated with a reduced risk of both breast cancer and prostate cancer.
This has led some health commentators and nutritionists to recommend the
consumption of Brazil nuts as a protective measure. These findings are
inconclusive, however; other investigations into the effects of selenium on
prostate cancer were inconclusive.
Brazil nuts have one of the highest concentrations of phytic acid at 2 to 6%
of dry weight. (Phytic acid can prevent absorption of some nutrients, mainly
iron, but is also a subject of research and possibly confers health
benefits.)
Despite the possible health benefits of the nut, the European Union has
imposed strict regulations on the import from Brazil of Brazil nuts in their
shells, as the shells have been found to contain high levels of aflatoxins,
which can lead to liver cancer."
Refuse: 49% (Shells)
Scientific Name: Bertholletia excelsa
NDB No: 12078 (Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion)
| Nutrient
|
Units
|
Value per
100 grams |
Number
of Data
Points |
| Proximates
|
| Water
|
g
|
3.48
|
9
|
0.170
|
| Energy
|
kcal
|
656
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Energy
|
kJ
|
2743
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Protein
|
g
|
14.32
|
7
|
0.146
|
| Total lipid (fat)
|
g
|
66.43
|
7
|
0.237
|
| Ash
|
g
|
3.51
|
7
|
0.033
|
| Carbohydrate, by difference
|
g
|
12.27
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Fiber, total dietary
|
g
|
7.5
|
3
|
0.232
|
| Sugars, total
|
g
|
2.33
|
7
|
0.078
|
| Sucrose
|
g
|
2.33
|
7
|
0.078
|
| Glucose (dextrose)
|
g
|
0.00
|
7
|
0.000
|
| Fructose
|
g
|
0.00
|
7
|
0.000
|
| Lactose
|
g
|
0.00
|
7
|
0.000
|
| Maltose
|
g
|
0.00
|
7
|
0.000
|
| Galactose
|
g
|
0.00
|
7
|
0.000
|
| Starch
|
g
|
0.25
|
7
|
0.000
|
| Minerals
|
| Calcium, Ca
|
mg
|
160
|
7
|
5.660
|
| Iron, Fe
|
mg
|
2.43
|
7
|
0.030
|
| Magnesium, Mg
|
mg
|
376
|
7
|
3.746
|
| Phosphorus, P
|
mg
|
725
|
7
|
5.614
|
| Potassium, K
|
mg
|
659
|
7
|
8.853
|
| Sodium, Na
|
mg
|
3
|
7
|
0.252
|
| Zinc, Zn
|
mg
|
4.06
|
7
|
0.043
|
| Copper, Cu
|
mg
|
1.743
|
7
|
0.021
|
| Manganese, Mn
|
mg
|
1.223
|
7
|
0.052
|
| Selenium, Se
|
mcg
|
1917.0
|
15
|
231.798
|
| Vitamins
|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
|
mg
|
0.7
|
3
|
0.000
|
| Thiamin
|
mg
|
0.617
|
7
|
0.053
|
| Riboflavin
|
mg
|
0.035
|
7
|
0.001
|
| Niacin
|
mg
|
0.295
|
7
|
0.019
|
| Pantothenic acid
|
mg
|
0.184
|
7
|
0.012
|
| Vitamin B-6
|
mg
|
0.101
|
7
|
0.004
|
| Folate, total
|
mcg
|
22
|
4
|
2.316
|
| Folic acid
|
mcg
|
0
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Folate, food
|
mcg
|
22
|
4
|
2.316
|
| Folate, DFE
|
mcg_DFE
|
22
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Choline, total
|
mg
|
28.8
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Betaine
|
mg
|
0.4
|
2
|
0.000
|
| Vitamin B-12
|
mcg
|
0.00
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Vitamin B-12, added
|
mcg
|
0.00
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Vitamin A, RAE
|
mcg_RAE
|
0
|
1
|
0.000
|
| Retinol
|
mcg
|
0
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Carotene, beta
|
mcg
|
0
|
1
|
0.000
|
| Carotene, alpha
|
mcg
|
0
|
1
|
0.000
|
| Cryptoxanthin, beta
|
mcg
|
0
|
1
|
0.000
|
| Vitamin A, IU
|
IU
|
0
|
1
|
0.000
|
| Lycopene
|
mcg
|
0
|
1
|
0.000
|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin
|
mcg
|
0
|
1
|
0.000
|
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
|
mg
|
5.73
|
6
|
1.540
|
| Vitamin E, added
|
mg
|
0.00
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Tocopherol, beta
|
mg
|
0.00
|
6
|
0.000
|
| Tocopherol, gamma
|
mg
|
7.87
|
6
|
2.148
|
| Tocopherol, delta
|
mg
|
0.77
|
6
|
0.657
|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
|
mcg
|
0.0
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Vitamin D
|
IU
|
0
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
|
mcg
|
0.0
|
7
|
0.000
|
| Lipids
|
| Fatty acids, total saturated
|
g
|
15.137
|
0
|
0.000
|
| 4:0
|
g
|
0.000
|
0
|
0.000
|
| 6:0
|
g
|
0.000
|
0
|
0.000
|
| 8:0
|
g
|
0.000
|
3
|
0.000
|
| 10:0
|
g
|
0.000
|
3
|
0.000
|
| 12:0
|
g
|
0.000
|
3
|
0.000
|
| 14:0
|
g
|
0.052
|
3
|
0.000
|
| 15:0
|
g
|
0.000
|
3
|
0.000
|
| 16:0
|
g
|
9.085
|
3
|
0.200
|
| 17:0
|
g
|
0.047
|
3
|
0.012
|
| 18:0
|
g
|
5.794
|
3
|
0.145
|
| 20:0
|
g
|
0.160
|
3
|
0.007
|
| 22:0
|
g
|
0.000
|
3
|
0.000
|
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
|
g
|
24.548
|
0
|
0.000
|
| 14:1
|
g
|
0.000
|
3
|
0.000
|
| 15:1
|
g
|
0.000
|
3
|
0.000
|
| 16:1 undifferentiated
|
g
|
0.229
|
3
|
0.004
|
| 17:1
|
g
|
0.044
|
3
|
0.009
|
| 18:1 undifferentiated
|
g
|
24.223
|
3
|
0.835
|
| 20:1
|
g
|
0.052
|
3
|
0.000
|
| 22:1 undifferentiated
|
g
|
0.000
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
|
g
|
20.577
|
0
|
0.000
|
| 18:2 undifferentiated
|
g
|
20.543
|
3
|
0.492
|
| 18:3 undifferentiated
|
g
|
0.035
|
0
|
0.000
|
| 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)
|
g
|
0.017
|
3
|
0.000
|
| 18:3 n-6 c,c,c
|
g
|
0.017
|
3
|
0.000
|
| 18:4
|
g
|
0.000
|
0
|
0.000
|
| 20:2 n-6 c,c
|
g
|
0.000
|
3
|
0.000
|
| 20:3 undifferentiated
|
g
|
0.000
|
3
|
0.000
|
| 20:4 undifferentiated
|
g
|
0.000
|
3
|
0.000
|
| 20:5 n-3 (EPA)
|
g
|
0.000
|
0
|
0.000
|
| 22:5 n-3 (DPA)
|
g
|
0.000
|
0
|
0.000
|
| 22:6 n-3 (DHA)
|
g
|
0.000
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Cholesterol
|
mg
|
0
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Amino acids
|
| Tryptophan
|
g
|
0.141
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Threonine
|
g
|
0.362
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Isoleucine
|
g
|
0.516
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Leucine
|
g
|
1.155
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Lysine
|
g
|
0.492
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Methionine
|
g
|
1.008
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Cystine
|
g
|
0.367
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Phenylalanine
|
g
|
0.630
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Tyrosine
|
g
|
0.420
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Valine
|
g
|
0.756
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Arginine
|
g
|
2.148
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Histidine
|
g
|
0.386
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Alanine
|
g
|
0.577
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Aspartic acid
|
g
|
1.346
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Glutamic acid
|
g
|
3.147
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Glycine
|
g
|
0.718
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Proline
|
g
|
0.657
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Serine
|
g
|
0.683
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Other
|
| Alcohol, ethyl
|
g
|
0.0
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Caffeine
|
mg
|
0
|
0
|
0.000
|
| Theobromine
|
mg
|
0
|
0
|
0.000
|
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 23 (2010)
Nutrition Note: All values are for 100 grams (3.52
ounces) and for dry roasted nuts. The best nutritional value however is
always obtained from fresh raw nuts, so best try to get fresh nuts. The
longer you store or cook, dry or roast your products the more
nutritional value is lost, so if you need to cook do it short and fast
and always use fresh products. Also If you have special
needs or conditions make sure you consult with your doctor or
nutritionist.
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