Nutritional Values
An excellent source of Selenium, and a good source of Magnesium and Thiamine.
The Brazil nut is actually a seed. In its natural form it is contained in hard pods which are round or pear shaped very similar to that of a coconut. The pod contains between 10 or 20 Brazil nuts. Popular in the USA and the UK after shelling the nuts can be ate raw, roasted or salted.
The Brazil nut has a high selenium content, selenium is also a powerful antioxidant making it very popular to the health and beauty industries. This antioxidant has been found to stimulate the immune system slow the aging process, and protect against heart disease and certain forms of cancer.
Brazil nuts are high in minerals including zinc, and magnesium and contain useful amounts of phosphorous, copper and iron. Like all nuts, brazil nuts are an excellent source of protein and fiber. The fat contained in the nuts is healthy polyunsaturates, but care should be taken with these fats if you are on a diet.
Brazil Nuts: Nutritional values
One ounce of brazil nuts, which is equal to approx. 6 nuts, has:
- 1 oz/25g = 186 calories
- 4 g protein
- 3.5 g carbohydrates
- 19 grams total fat
- 2 grams of fiber
- 45 mg calcium
- 107 mg magnesium
- 1.15 mg zinc
- 543.5 mcg selenium
- 1.62 mg vitamin E
- Thiamine (0.28mg)
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