Evidence-aware nutrition guide for Brazil Nuts.Values are approximate per 100 g unless stated otherwise.
Brazil Nuts nut & seedAvailable year-round
Nut & Seed guide · values per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Brazil Nuts Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Brazil Nuts (Bertholletia excelsa) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler nut & seed library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 659 kcal and includes 376 mg magnesium, 5.7 mg vitamin E, 14.3 g protein. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.

376 mg magnesium5.7 mg vitamin E14.3 g protein659 mg potassium
Energy659 kcal
Fiber7.5 g
Vitamin C0.7 mg
Potassium659 mg

Brazil Nuts benefits and place in a balanced diet

  • Brazil Nuts provides 7.5 g of dietary fiber per 100 g. Fiber supports normal bowel function and can contribute to fullness as part of a balanced diet.
  • A 100 g serving contains about 0.7 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and protection of cells from oxidative stress.
  • Its potassium content is approximately 659 mg per 100 g. Potassium contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
  • It supplies about 376 mg of magnesium per 100 g. Magnesium contributes to normal energy metabolism and normal muscle function.
  • With approximately 14.3 g of protein per 100 g, it can contribute to total daily protein intake. Protein supports the maintenance and growth of muscle mass.
  • It contains about 2.4 mg of iron per 100 g. Iron contributes to normal red blood cell formation and oxygen transport; absorption from plant foods varies.

Brazil Nuts nutrition facts

The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 28 g reference serving.

Brazil Nuts vitamins, minerals and nutrition facts
NutrientPer 100 g28 g serving
Core values and macronutrients
Energy659 kcal184.5 kcal
Water3.4 g1 g
Protein14.3 g4 g
Total fat67.1 g18.8 g
Saturated fat16.1 g4.5 g
Monounsaturated fat23.9 g6.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat24.4 g6.8 g
Carbohydrate11.7 g3.3 g
Dietary fiber7.5 g2.1 g
Total sugars2.3 g0.7 g
Starch0.3 g0.1 g
Ash3.4 g1 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Minerals
Calcium160 mg44.8 mg
Iron2.4 mg0.7 mg
Magnesium376 mg105.3 mg
Phosphorus725 mg203 mg
Potassium659 mg184.5 mg
Sodium3 mg0.8 mg
Zinc4.1 mg1.1 mg
Copper1.7 mg0.5 mg
Manganese1.2 mg0.3 mg
Selenium1,917 µg536.8 µg
Fluoride0 µg0 µg
Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds
Vitamin C0.7 mg0.2 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.6 mg0.2 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.3 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.2 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin B60.1 mg0 mg
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)22 µg6.2 µg
Folic acid0 µg0 µg
Food folate22 µg6.2 µg
Folate, DFE22 µg DFE6.2 µg DFE
Choline28.8 mg8.1 mg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Vitamin A0 µg RAE0 µg RAE
Retinol0 µg0 µg
Beta-carotene0 µg0 µg
Alpha-carotene0 µg0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin0 µg0 µg
Lycopene0 µg0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin0 µg0 µg
Vitamin E5.7 mg1.6 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K0 µg0 µg
Fatty acids
Omega-30 g0 g
Omega-623.9 g6.7 g
Types of sugar
Sucrose2.3 g0.7 g
Glucose0 g0 g
Fructose0 g0 g
Lactose0 g0 g
Maltose0 g0 g
Galactose0 g0 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan0.1 g0 g
Threonine0.4 g0.1 g
Isoleucine0.5 g0.1 g
Leucine1.2 g0.3 g
Lysine0.5 g0.1 g
Methionine1.1 g0.3 g
Cystine0.3 g0.1 g
Phenylalanine0.6 g0.2 g
Tyrosine0.4 g0.1 g
Valine0.8 g0.2 g
Arginine2.1 g0.6 g
Histidine0.4 g0.1 g
Alanine0.6 g0.2 g
Aspartic acid1.3 g0.4 g
Glutamic acid3.2 g0.9 g
Glycine0.7 g0.2 g
Proline0.7 g0.2 g
Serine0.7 g0.2 g
Vitamin details
Niacin equivalents0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D20 µg0 µg
Vitamin D30 µg0 µg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone)0 µg0 µg
Beta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Gamma-tocopherol9.6 mg2.7 mg
Delta-tocopherol0.6 mg0.2 mg
Fatty-acid details
Trans fat0 g0 g
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)0 g0 g
Linoleic acid23.9 g6.7 g
EPA0 g0 g
DHA0 g0 g

How many calories are in Brazil Nuts?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 659 kcal. A 28 g reference serving provides approximately 184.5 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Brazil Nuts in the kitchen

Brazil Nuts can be used as a snack ingredient or added to breakfast dishes, salads and recipes. Measure the portion because nuts and seeds are energy-dense.

Cooking, peeling, draining and added oil or sugar can change nutrition values. The calculator scales the recorded reference values by weight.

Nutrition values can vary by variety, maturity and preparation. Seasonal dates refer to approximate general harvest periods in Turkey, not universal availability. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.