Calories in Brazil Nuts: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
659 kcal per 100 g · Nutri-Score C
Serving (three, 15 g) — 99 kcal · P/F/C 14/67/4.2 g
sugar: low saturated fat: high salt: low fiber: high
Brazil nuts are famous for selenium — so rich that one or two nuts a day is plenty, and eating many daily isn't advised.
How many calories in Brazil nuts: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: three, 15 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 659 kcal | 99 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g | 2.1 g |
| Fat | 67 g | 10 g |
| incl. saturated | 15 g | 2.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.2 g | 0.6 g |
| incl. sugars | 2.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 7.5 g | 1.1 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little.
protein 8%fat 89%carbs 3%
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Brazil Nuts: nutrition highlights
Nutritionally it's mainly a source of energy: 659 kcal per 100 g, 99 kcal per serving.
On the open Nutri-Score algorithm, Brazil nuts gets a C: the middle of the scale — fine with an eye on portions. The score weighs calories, sugar, saturated fat and salt against protein, fiber and the share of fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts.
What to watch
- High in saturated fat: 15 g per 100 g, against a daily reference of about 20 g.
- It's calorie-dense — 659 kcal per 100 g — so portion size matters most.
How much movement is one serving?
One serving (three, 15 g) is 99 kcal — roughly 32 min of easy walking or 12 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Healthier swaps for Brazil Nuts
Swaps are picked the same way the app does it: from the same kind of food, with a serving matched to the same calories (±25%), and only when the swap is clearly better — not “salad instead of pizza”.
- Hazelnuts — 15 g, 94 kcal: −1.6 g saturated fat.
- Pine nuts — 15 g, 101 kcal: −1.5 g saturated fat.
Brazil Nuts vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Peanut Butter | 588 | 25 / 50 / 20 |
| Almond Butter | 614 | 21 / 56 / 9 |
| Hazelnuts | 628 | 15 / 61 / 17 |
| Walnuts | 654 | 15 / 65 / 7 |
| Brazil Nuts | 659 | 14 / 67 / 4.2 |
| Pecans | 691 | 9.2 / 72 / 4.3 |
| Macadamia Nuts | 718 | 7.9 / 76 / 5.2 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of Brazil nuts?
100 g of Brazil nuts has 659 calories, with 14 g protein, 67 g fat and 4.2 g carbohydrates (7.5 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of Brazil nuts?
A serving (three, 15 g) has 99 calories: 2.1 g protein, 10 g fat and 0.6 g carbs.
What are the macros of Brazil nuts?
Per 100 g: 14 g protein, 4.2 g carbs and 67 g fat. By calories that's about 8% protein, 3% carbs and 89% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of Brazil nuts?
About 32 min of easy walking or 12 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 99 calories in one serving (three, 15 g).
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