Calories in Brazil Nut

Brazil Nut has about 198 calories per 6 nuts (30 g), with 4.3 g protein, 3.5 g carbs and 20.1 g fat. Per 100 g it has 659 kcal.

Good protein sourceHigh fibreEnergy-denseMostly fat
198kcal
Calories · 6 nuts (30 g)
4.3g
Protein · 6 nuts (30 g)
3.5g
Carbs · 6 nuts (30 g)
20.1g
Fat · 6 nuts (30 g)
Carbs 7%Protein 8%Fat 85%share of calories

Brazil Nut calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
6 nuts (30 g)198 kcal4.3 g3.5 g20.1 g
20 g (handful)132 kcal2.9 g2.3 g13.4 g
100 g659 kcal14.3 g11.7 g67.1 g

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Brazil Nut nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 6 nuts (30 g)
Calories659 kcal198 kcal
Protein14.3 g4.3 g
Carbohydrates11.7 g3.5 g
Fat67.1 g20.1 g
Fibre7.5 g2.3 g
Sugar2.3 g0.7 g
Sodium3 mg1 mg
Calcium160 mg48 mg
Iron2.4 mg0.7 mg
Potassium659 mg198 mg
Vitamin C0.7 mg0.2 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Brazil Nut healthy?

  • ●Brazil Nut is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 659 kcal per 100 g. About 7% of its calories come from carbs, 8% from protein and 85% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 6 nuts (30 g) already adds 198 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (4.3 g in 6 nuts (30 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in fibre (7.5 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 6 nuts (30 g) (198 kcal) takes about 40 min of brisk walking or 18 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Brazil Nut: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Brazil Nut?

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One serving of Brazil Nut, 6 nuts (30 g), has roughly 198 calories, with 4.3 g protein, 3.5 g carbohydrates, 20.1 g fat and 2.3 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Brazil Nut?

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100 g of Brazil Nut has 659 kcal, with 14.3 g protein, 11.7 g carbs, 67.1 g fat, 7.5 g fibre and 2.3 g sugar.

How much protein is in Brazil Nut?

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Brazil Nut has 14.3 g protein per 100 g (4.3 g in 6 nuts (30 g)). Protein provides about 8% of its calories.

Is Brazil Nut good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 659 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 6 nuts (30 g) adds 198 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Brazil Nut?

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Burning roughly 198 kcal takes about 40 minutes of brisk walking or 18 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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