Brazil nuts nutrition facts

Brazil nuts (1 oz (6 kernels), 28.35 g) has 187 calories, 4.1 g protein, 2.1 g fiber, 19 g fat. It is an excellent source of selenium (988% DV), copper (55% DV), magnesium (25% DV) and a good source of phosphorus and manganese.

Selenium 988% DV Copper 55% DV Magnesium 25% DV Phosphorus 16% DV Manganese 15% DV

#1 of 12 nuts and seeds for selenium #3 of 12 nuts and seeds for magnesium #8 of 12 nuts and seeds for polyunsaturated fat #8 of 12 nuts and seeds for copper #8 of 12 nuts and seeds for vitamin E #7 of 12 nuts and seeds for phosphorus

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 oz (6 kernels) (28 g)

Calories187

Total Fat 19g24%

Saturated Fat 4.6g23%

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 1mg0%

Total Carbohydrate 3.3g1.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.1g7.6%

Total Sugars 0.7g

Protein 4.1g8.1%

Vitamin D 0µg0%

Calcium 45mg3.5%

Iron 0.7mg3.8%

Potassium 187mg4%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Values from USDA FoodData Central; label rounding rules are not applied.

Calorie breakdown

■ Protein 8%
■ Fat 85%
■ Carbohydrate 7%

Share of calories by the 4-9-4 Atwater factors; the centre shows USDA's calorie value.

Scores

Nutrient density (NRF9.3)

Nine nutrients to encourage minus three to limit, per 100 kcal. Whole foods range from about −60 to 600; leafy greens score highest.

1.9

Inflammatory profile average for whole foods

Lower is more anti-inflammatory. Percentile 44 among 1,677 whole foods, from Dietary Inflammatory Index weights applied to this food's nutrients per 100 kcal.

All nutrients in Brazil nuts

Nutrient	Per 1 oz (6 kernels)	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	187 kcal	9.3%
Protein	4.1 g	8.1%
Total fat	19 g	24%
Carbohydrate	3.3 g	1.2%
Fiber	2.1 g	7.6%
Sugars	0.7 g	no DV
Fats
Saturated fat	4.6 g	23%
Monounsaturated fat	6.8 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	6.9 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0.01 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	6.91 g	no DV
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	0.2 mg	0.2%
Thiamin (B1)	0.17 mg	15%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.01 mg	0.8%
Niacin (B3)	0.1 mg	0.5%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.05 mg	1%
Vitamin B6	0.03 mg	1.7%
Folate (DFE)	6 µg	1.6%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0%
Vitamin A (RAE)	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	1.6 mg	11%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Vitamin K	0 µg	0%
Choline	8 mg	1.5%
Minerals
Sodium	1 mg	0%
Calcium	45 mg	3.5%
Iron	0.7 mg	3.8%
Magnesium	107 mg	25%
Phosphorus	206 mg	16%
Potassium	187 mg	4%
Zinc	1.2 mg	10%
Copper	0.49 mg	55%
Manganese	0.35 mg	15%
Selenium	543 µg	988%
Carotenoids
Beta-carotene	0 µg	no DV
Lycopene	0 µg	no DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 µg	no DV
Other
Caffeine	0 mg	no DV
Water	1 g	no DV
Amino acids
Tryptophan	0.038 g	no DV
Threonine	0.103 g	no DV
Isoleucine	0.147 g	no DV
Leucine	0.337 g	no DV
Lysine	0.139 g	no DV
Methionine	0.319 g	no DV
Phenylalanine	0.181 g	no DV
Valine	0.215 g	no DV
Histidine	0.116 g	no DV

Nutrient	Per 100 g	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	659 kcal	33%
Protein	14.3 g	29%
Total fat	67.1 g	86%
Carbohydrate	11.7 g	4.3%
Fiber	7.5 g	27%
Sugars	2.3 g	no DV
Fats
Saturated fat	16.1 g	81%
Monounsaturated fat	23.9 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	24.4 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0.02 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	24.36 g	no DV
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	0.7 mg	0.8%
Thiamin (B1)	0.62 mg	51%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.04 mg	2.7%
Niacin (B3)	0.3 mg	1.8%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.18 mg	3.7%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	5.9%
Folate (DFE)	22 µg	5.5%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0%
Vitamin A (RAE)	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	5.65 mg	38%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Vitamin K	0 µg	0%
Choline	29 mg	5.2%
Minerals
Sodium	3 mg	0.1%
Calcium	160 mg	12%
Iron	2.4 mg	14%
Magnesium	376 mg	90%
Phosphorus	725 mg	58%
Potassium	659 mg	14%
Zinc	4.1 mg	37%
Copper	1.74 mg	194%
Manganese	1.22 mg	53%
Selenium	1,917 µg	3,485%
Carotenoids
Beta-carotene	0 µg	no DV
Lycopene	0 µg	no DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 µg	no DV
Other
Caffeine	0 mg	no DV
Water	3 g	no DV
Amino acids
Tryptophan	0.135 g	no DV
Threonine	0.365 g	no DV
Isoleucine	0.518 g	no DV
Leucine	1.19 g	no DV
Lysine	0.49 g	no DV
Methionine	1.124 g	no DV
Phenylalanine	0.639 g	no DV
Valine	0.76 g	no DV
Histidine	0.409 g	no DV

Missing nutrients were not analysed by USDA for this food; they are not zero. F marks a value updated from Foundation Foods (April 2026 analytical data). Source: USDA FoodData Central #170569 ("Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched").

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Brazil nuts?

Brazil nuts has 187 calories per 1 oz (6 kernels) (28.35 g), or 659 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

How much protein is in Brazil nuts?

4.1 g of protein per 1 oz (6 kernels), which is 8.1% of the 50 g Daily Value.

What is Brazil nuts rich in?

Per serving, Brazil nuts is richest in Selenium at 988% of the Daily Value, Copper (55%), Magnesium (25%), Phosphorus (16%).

Is Brazil nuts healthy?

By nutrient density, Brazil nuts scores 21 on the NRF9.3 index (nine nutrients to encourage minus three to limit, per 100 kcal). Its nutrient profile is average for whole foods compared with other whole foods. See the methodology page for how both scores work; this is data, not medical advice.

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Nutrient values are from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, April 2018; Foundation Foods, April 2026) and shown per serving as described on each page. %DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. This is nutrition data for general information, not medical or dietary advice; talk to a clinician or registered dietitian about your own needs. How the numbers are calculated.