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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Brazilnuts"
| Food Name: Brazilnuts | |
| Food Group: Nuts and Seeds | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 659 | Total Fat (g): 67 |
| Protein (g): 14 | Carbohydrates (g): 12 |
| Sugars (g): 2 | Fiber (g): 8 |
| Net Carbs (g): 4 | Water (g): 3 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 16 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 23879 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 24399 | Omega-3 (mg): 18 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 24381 | ALA (18:3 n-3) (mg): 18 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin C (mg): 1 | Vitamin E (mg): 6 |
| Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 22 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 22 | Folate DFE (mcg): 22 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 160 | Iron (mg): 2 |
| Magnesium (mg): 376 | Phosphorus (mg): 725 |
| Potassium (mg): 659 | Sodium (mg): 3 |
| Zinc (mg): 4 | Copper (mg): 2 |
| Manganese (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 1917 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 135 | Threonine (mg): 365 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 518 | Leucine (mg): 1190 |
| Lysine (mg): 490 | Methionine (mg): 1124 |
| Cystine (mg): 306 | Phenylalanine (mg): 639 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 416 | Valine (mg): 760 |
| Arginine (mg): 2140 | Histidine (mg): 409 |
| Alanine (mg): 609 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1325 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 3190 | Glycine (mg): 733 |
| Proline (mg): 706 | Serine (mg): 676 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 29 | PRAL Score: 8 |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Sucrose (g): 2 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Brazilnuts
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Brazilnuts'?
100 grams of 'Brazilnuts' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 14g (around 28% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 12g (around 4% of daily requirement),
Fat – 67g (around 86% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Brazilnuts'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Brazilnuts' provides around 659 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 33% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Brazilnuts' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Brazilnuts' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 14g protein, 12g carbs, and 67g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Brazilnuts' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Brazilnuts' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Magnesium (mg): 376 mg (90% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 725 mg (58% DV),
Zinc (mg): 4 mg (36% DV),
Copper (mg): 2 mg (222% DV),
Manganese (mg): 1 mg (43% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1917 mcg (3485% DV).
'Brazilnuts' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 160 mg (12% DV),
Iron (mg): 2 mg (11% DV),
Potassium (mg): 659 mg (14% DV),
Sodium (mg): 3 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Brazilnuts in significant amounts?
'Brazilnuts' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin E (mg): 6 mg (40% DV),
Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 mg (83% DV).
'Brazilnuts' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin C (mg): 1 mg (1% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 22 mcg (6% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 22 mcg (6% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 22 mcg (6% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Brazilnuts' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Brazilnuts' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Saturated Fat (g): 16 g (80% of max recommended),
Selenium (mcg): 1917 mcg (479% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Copper (mg): 2 mg (20% of max recommended).