Brazil nuts
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Cup, Whole133 g

Calories in 1 cup, whole (133 g)
872.5 calories, 795.6 from fat
 
Carbs
16.3 g
 
Proteins
19 g
 
Fat
88.4 g
 
Sat. Fat
20.1 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Brazil nuts have very high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is very high (0.23 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (94.6%/cal) - a good source of Selenium (a powerful booster of heart health), Magnesium (helps for the proper digestion proteins, carbohydrates, and fats), Copper (helps balance blood cholesterol levels), Phosphorus (a vital part of the body growth process), Zinc (very important in dealing with prostate disorders), Potassium (helps prevent muscle cramps), Calcium (helps you build strong bones) and Iron (aids in transporting oxygen to the body cells).
  • Brazil nuts contain a moderate amount of risky components that may include saturated fat and sodium (0.03%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (29% of DV/100g), fiber (30% of DV/100g) and relatively high in saturated fat (76% of DV/100g)!
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
Very High
Density
(6.6 cal/g)
High
Density
(94.6 %/cal)
Medium
Density
(0.8 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
38%
Protein
5%
Carbs
40%
Fiber
136%
Fat
101%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
0%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Selenium

Helps the regulation of hormones in the body; Important for the stimulation of antibodies.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Brazil nuts

Serving Size: cup, whole (133g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 872.5 cal
Calories from Fat 795.6 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 88.4 g 135.9%
Saturated Fat 20.1 g 100.7%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 4 mg 0.2%
Total Carbohydrate 16.3 g 5.4%
Dietary Fiber 10 g 39.9%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 19 g 38.1%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 6.7%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0.9 mg 1.6%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0 mcg 0%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 212.8 mg 21.3%
Copper (Cu) 2.3 mg 115.9%
Iron (Fe) 3.2 mg 18%
Magnesium (Mg) 500.1 mg 125%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 876.5 mg 25%
Phosphorus (P) 964.3 mg 96.4%
Selenium (Se) 2549.6 mcg 3642.3%
Zinc (Zn) 5.4 mg 36%