Known Benefits
Although natural brazil nuts are high in calories, they contain good quantities of vitamins, anti-oxidants and minerals. Furthermore, they are especially rich in selenium, which is a mineral that aids in the production of the anti-oxidant, glutathione, that helps to slow down the skin aging process. Just 2 natural brazil nuts a day will provide you with enough selenium to reap its anti-aging benefits. The nuts have been a staple diet of the Amazonians who are known to live a long and healthy life.
Recommended Usage
An ideal nutritious snack or add to baking, salads & cereals.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Bolivia
CERTIFIED ORGANIC BY: Use of certified organic ingredients
Nutritional Information
Brazilnuts, raw, Nutritional value per 100 g. (Source: USDA National Nutrient data base) Principle Nutrient Value
Nutritional Value per 100g
Energy 656 Kcal / 33% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Carbohydrates 12.27 g / 10%
Protein 14.32 g / 26%
Total Fat 66.43 g / 221%
Cholesterol 0 mg / 0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5 g / 20%
Vitamins
Folates 22 mcg / 5.5% RDA ((Recommended Daily Allowance)
Niacin 0.295 mg / 2%
Pantothenic acid 0.184 mg / 3.5%
Pyridoxine 0.101 mg / 8%
Riboflavin 0.035 mg / 3%
Thiamin 0.617 mg / 51%
Vitamin A 0 IU / 0%RDA
Vitamin C 0.7 mcg / 1%
Vitamin E-gamma 7.87 mg / 52%
Electrolytes
Sodium 2 mg / 0% RDA
Potassium 597 mg / 13%
Minerals
Calcium 160 mg / 16% RDA
Copper 1.743 mg / 194%
Iron 2.43 mg / 30%
Magnesium 376 mg / 94%
Manganese 1.223 mg / 53%
Phosphorus 725 mg / 103%
Selenium 1917 mcg / 3485%
Zinc 4.06 mg / 36%
