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Nuts, seeds and oleaginous fruit

Brazil nut

Nuts, seeds and oleaginous fruit 698 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Brazil nut provides 698 kcal (2,880 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of fat (66.5 g), magnesium (350 mg) and phosphorus (650 mg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Nuts, seeds and oleaginous fruit” category (“Nuts, seeds and oleaginous fruit” family) of the Swiss database.

No. 10 · sources of magnesium
Brazil nut

The essentials for 100 g

Protein17 g 34%
Fat66.5 g 95%
Carbohydrates4.2 g 2%
Dietary fibre7.5 g 25%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy698 kcal (2,880 kJ)C35%
Protein17 gA34%
Fat66.5 gA95%
of which saturated fat16.1 gA81%
of which polyunsaturated24.4 gAn/a
of which omega-30 gCn/a
Carbohydrates4.2 gA2%
of which sugars2.3 gA3%
Dietary fibre7.5 gA25%
Water3.4 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gEn/a
Minerals
Calcium160 mgA20%
Iron2.4 mgA17%
Magnesium350 mgA93%
Phosphorus650 mgA93%
Potassium640 mgA32%
Sodium1 mgA0%
Zinc4.3 mgA43%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgA0%
Vitamin B120 µgE0%
Vitamin C1 mgA1%
Folate22 µgA11%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein34%
Fat95%
Carbohydrates2%
Dietary fibre25%
Magnesium93%
Phosphorus93%
Zinc43%
Potassium32%
Calcium20%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Sesame seeds, peeled− 9.8 g+ 9.1 g+ 38 kcal
vs Seeds, kernels, nuts (average), unsalted− 3.8 g+ 13.6 g+ 80 kcal
vs Almond− 8.6 g+ 14.4 g+ 74 kcal
vs Sunflower seeds− 8.1 g+ 12 g+ 77 kcal
vs Pumpkin seeds− 18.6 g+ 17.4 g+ 83 kcal

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Brazil nut?
100 g of Brazil nut provides 698 kcal, i.e. 2,880 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Brazil nut?
100 g provides 17 g of protein, i.e. 34% of the adult reference value (50 g).
Where does this food rank for magnesium content?
With 350 mg per 100 g, this food ranks 10th in our magnesium content ranking, out of 1,180 foods in the database with a recorded value.
What is the fat content of 100 g of Brazil nut?
100 g contains 66.5 g of fat, of which 16.1 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Brazil nut” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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