Calories in brazil nuts
Dried, unblanched. 659 kcal (2,757 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Brazil nuts are large, fatty nuts with 659 kcal (2757 kJ) per 100 g, and about two-thirds of their weight is fat. What sets them apart is selenium: they are by far the richest common food source, with 1917 µg per 100 g in this USDA sample. They also supply magnesium, and more saturated fat than most nuts.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 5 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 33 kcal | – |
| Energy | 138 kJ | – |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Total fat | 3.4 g | 4% |
| Saturated | 0.81 g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated | 1.19 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.22 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.6 g | <1% |
| Sugars | 0.12 g | – |
| Starch | 0.01 g | – |
| Fibre | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Water | 0.2 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.035 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.031 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.002 mg | <1% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.015 mg | <1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.009 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 mg | <1% |
| Folate | 1.1 µg | <1% |
| Choline | 1.4 mg | <1% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 8 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 18.8 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 36.3 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 33 mg | <1% |
| Sodium | 0.2 mg | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 95.9 µg | 174% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 nut | 5 | 33 | 138 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 3.4 |
| 1 oz (6 nuts) | 28.4 | 187 | 782 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 19 |
Things worth knowing
- One nut (about 5 g) has 33 kcal / 138 kJ, and a one-ounce serving of six nuts 187 kcal / 782 kJ.
- A single nut can provide about 96 µg of selenium, around 174% of the 55 µg Daily Value. The adult upper limit is 400 µg a day, which a handful can exceed.
- Selenium content varies widely with the soil the trees grow in, so the per-nut figure is an average rather than a guarantee.
- They have 16 g of saturated fat per 100 g, more than double that of pecans (6.2 g), though most of their fat is still unsaturated.
Converting these figures
One 1 nut of brazil nuts is 33 kcal, which is 138 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 36 g of brazil nuts to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 12078. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.