Calories in brazil nuts
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of brazil nuts contains 659 kcal, with 14.3 g of protein, 11.7 g of carbohydrate and 67.1 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 nut, about 5 g — is roughly 33 kcal.
That is a very calorie-dense food: small amounts carry a lot of energy, and it is easy to under-count.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 nut (5 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 659 kcal | 33 kcal |
| Protein | 14.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Sugars | 2.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Fibre | 7.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 67.1 g | 3.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 16.1 g | 0.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 659 mg | 33 mg |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 8 mg |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 0 mg |
| Water | 3 g | 0 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 nut | 5 g | 33 | 0.7 g | 0.6 g | 3.4 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 165 | 3.6 g | 2.9 g | 16.8 g |
| 50 g | 330 | 7.2 g | 5.9 g | 33.6 g |
| 100 g | 659 | 14.3 g | 11.7 g | 67.1 g |
| 150 g | 989 | 21.5 g | 17.6 g | 100.7 g |
| 200 g | 1,318 | 28.6 g | 23.5 g | 134.2 g |
| 250 g | 1,648 | 35.8 g | 29.4 g | 167.8 g |
| 300 g | 1,977 | 43 g | 35.2 g | 201.3 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For brazil nuts the split is:
- Protein: 14.3 g × 4 = 57 kcal — 8% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 11.7 g × 4 = 47 kcal — 7% of calories
- Fat: 67.1 g × 9 = 604 kcal — 85% of calories
- Most of the energy in brazil nuts comes from fat (85% of calories).
- It provides 7.5 g of fibre per 100 g, which is a good amount.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 30 g.
What actually changes the number
One Brazil nut is about 33 kcal and covers a day's selenium on its own; regularly eating more than a few a day can exceed the safe selenium limit. Calories are the smaller reason to stop at two.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of brazil nuts as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of brazil nuts?
100 g of brazil nuts contains 659 kcal (14.3 g protein, 11.7 g carbohydrate, 67.1 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of brazil nuts?
A typical serving of brazil nuts — 1 nut, about 5 g — has roughly 33 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in brazil nuts?
Brazil nuts: 14.3 g of protein per 100 g, which is moderate. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of brazil nuts equals 200 kcal?
At 659 kcal per 100 g, about 30 g of brazil nuts equals 200 kcal.
Can I track brazil nuts by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies brazil nuts on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 170569: "Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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