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Brazil nuts

One or two nuts cover a day of selenium — more is not better here.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g659 kcal 14.3 g11.7 g 7.5 g67.1 g
Per 100 kcal— 2.2 g1.8 g 1.1 g10.2 g
One ounce · 28 g185 kcal4.0 g3.3 g2.1 g18.8 g

Where the calories come from

protein 8%carbs 7%fat 85%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars2.3 g
Saturated fat16.1 g
Sodium3 mg · 0% DV
Potassium659 mg · 14% DV
Calcium160 mg · 12% DV
Iron2 mg · 14% DV
Magnesium376 mg · 90% DV
Vitamin C0.7 mg · 1% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)0 mcg · 0% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)5.7 mg · 38% DV
Folate (DFE)22 mcg · 6% DV
Choline28.8 mg · 5% DV
Vitamin B60.10 mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus725 mg · 58% DV
Copper1.74 mg · 193% DV
Potassium : sodium219.7 : 1 · favorable
Linoleic acid (omega-6)23.9 g · 199% of the 12 g AI
Protein4.0 g · 8% DVFiber2.1 g · 8% DVPotassium185 mg · 4% DVCalcium45 mg · 3% DVIron0.7 mg · 4% DVMagnesium105 mg · 25% DVSodium0.8 mg · 0% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 170569 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

209 gfor 30 g protein
1381 kcalthose grams cost
7.5 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsBrazil nuts
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliBrazil nuts
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastBrazil nuts

Rank within nuts & seeds

Hemp seeds5.7 gPumpkin seeds5.4 gPeanuts4.1 gPeanut butter3.7 gAlmonds3.7 gPistachios3.6 gSunflower seeds3.6 gPoppy seeds3.4 gFlax seeds3.4 gChia seeds3.4 gCashews3.2 gBrazil nuts2.2 g#14 of 18 in Nuts & seeds · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Brazil nuts7.5 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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