Really a seed and not a nut, and normally from Bolivia and not Brazil, they offer an abundant source of selenium, which is a powerful antioxidant that protects the immune system. Selenium is said to help boost our brainpower. It also assists in the creation of thyroid hormones, and helps our immune system to function properly. Brazil nuts can reduce the likelihood of heart disease.
A rich source of: selenium, copperr, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B1.
Brazil nuts, kernel only
| Energy (kcal) | 683 |
| Energy (kJ) | 2816 |
| Water (g) | 2.8 |
| Starch (g) | 0.7 |
| Total sugars (g) | 2.4 |
| Glucose (g) | 0 |
| Fructose (g) | 0 |
| Sucrose (g) | 2.4 |
| Maltose (g) | 0 |
| Lactose (g) | 0 |
| Protein (g) | 14.3 |
| Protein (g)/100kcal | 2.1 |
| Protein % of calories | 8.4 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 3.1 |
| Carbohydrate (g)/100kcal | 0.5 |
| Carb % of calories | 1.8 |
| Fat (g) | 68.2 |
| Fat (g)/100kcal | 10 |
| Fat % of calories | 89.9 |
| Satd FA /100g fd (g) | 17.4 |
| Omega 3 /100g | 0 |
| Omega 6 /100g | 25.4 |
| Mono FA /100g food (g) | 22.4 |
| Poly FA /100g food (g) | 25.4 |
| Trans FAs /100g food (g) | 0 |
| Sodium (mg) | 730 |
| Potassium (mg) | 1020 |
| Calcium (mg) | 36 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 48 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 130 |
| Iron (mg) | 1.8 |
| Copper (mg) | 0.4 |
| Zinc (mg) | 0.9 |
| Chloride (mg) | 1200 |
| Manganese (mg) | 0.4 |
| Selenium (µg) | 1 |
| Iodine (µg) | N |
| Vitamin D (µg) | 0 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 3.5 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.2 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.1 |
| Niacin (mg) | 5 |
| Tryptophan/60 (mg) | 1.6 |
| Niacin equivalent (mg) | 6.6 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) | 0.5 |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0 |
| Folate (µg) | 48 |
| Pantothenate (mg) | N |
| Biotin (µg) | N |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 14 |
| Alcohol (g) | 0 |
| NSP (g) Non-starch polysaccharide | 4.3 |
| AOAC fibre (g) | N |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 0 |
| Retinol (µg) | 0 |
| Carotene (µg) | 2 |
| Retinol Equivalent (µg) | 0 |