Brazil nuts (dried, unblanched) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup, whole · 133 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein19g8% of calories
- Carbs16g7% of calories
- Fat89g85% of calories
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Brazil nuts (dried, unblanched) (1 cup, whole, 133 g) has 877 calories, with 19 g of protein, 16 g of carbohydrates and 89 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (85% of calories). It is high in protein (38% DV), dietary fiber (36% DV) and Vitamin E (50% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 107% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein38%
- Dietary fiber36%
- Vitamin E50%
- Thiamine68%
- Calcium21%
- Iron40%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B610%
- Potassium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat107%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup, whole (133 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 8 mg | 50% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 68% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) | 29 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 5% |
| Choline | 38 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 213 mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 876 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 500 mg | 119% |
| Phosphorus | 964 mg | 138% |
| Zinc | 5 mg | 49% |
| Copper | 2 mg | 258% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 71% |
| Selenium | 2,550 μg | 4,636% |
Full breakdown · 39 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 32 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 32 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0.3 g | — |
| Sucrose | 3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.5 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 32 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
210 calKirkland Signature Organic Whole Brazil Nuts9 whole nuts−666 cal
260 calElan Brazil Nuts, Organic, Raw¼ cup−616 cal
210 calWoodstock Brazil Nuts8 pieces−666 cal
200 calWoodstock Organic Brazil Nuts8 pcs−676 cal
200 calMarket Basket Brazil Nuts9 pcs−676 cal
200 calKind Brazil Nuts, Unsalted, Dry Roasted¼ cup−676 cal
Burning 877 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 166minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 105minCycling (moderate)
- 73minRunning (6 mph)
- 123minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Brazil nuts (dried, unblanched)?
One serving of Brazil nuts (dried, unblanched) (1 cup, whole) has 877 calories, which works out to 659 calories per 100 g. That is about 44% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Brazil nuts (dried, unblanched) high in protein?
It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (38% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 8% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Brazil nuts (dried, unblanched) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 7% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Brazil nuts (dried, unblanched)?
4 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Brazil nuts (dried, unblanched)?
3.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
