Brazil nuts

Brazil nuts

Brazil nuts are the meaty, high fat hard shelled “seeds” found in nearly 100 foot tall Brazil nut trees. About 10-20 “nuts” are found in each big fruit.

A concentrated source of nutrients, a one ounce serving of Brazil nuts provides a hefty 767% of the RDI for the antioxidant mineral selenium. They are also an excellent source of magnesium and a good source of thaimin.

Glycemic Load=0
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=1,419

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Magnesium, Selenium, Phosphorous
*Good Source of: Thiamin, Manganese
*Preferences: Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Look for plump, crisp nuts. One pound of nuts in the shell will yield about 1 1/2 cups of nutmeats. Keep shelled Brazil nuts in the refrigerator as they tend to become rancid quickly. Store in a tightly sealed container or zip-seal bag to prevent them from absorbing food odors. Unshelled Brazil nuts can last for up to two months if kept in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-ounce(s) BRAZILNUTS,DRIED,UNBLANCHED

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 579

Calories: 184

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.6 g	*
Saturated Fat	4.2 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	6.9 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	5.8 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	10 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	3.4 g	*
Sugars	0.65 g	*
Fiber	2.1 g	*
Protein	4 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	1.6 IU	5%
Vitamin B6	0.03 mg	2%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	6.2 mcg	2%
Niacin	0.08 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.01 mg	1%
Thiamin	0.17 mg	11%
MINERALS
Calcium	44.8 mg	4%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.68 mg	4%
Magnesium	105.3 mg	26%
Manganese	0.34 mg	17%
Phosphorous	203 mg	20%
Potassium	184.5 mg	5%
Selenium	536.8 mcg	767%
Sodium	0.84 mg	0%
Zinc	1.1 mg	7%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).