Brazil Nuts — Nutrition, Calories & Diet Check
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Brazil Nuts — 680 kcal, 14.0g protein and 6.0g carbs per 100g. Here's how it stacks up for keto, low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free and vegan snacking, with full typical nutrition per 30g serving.
Nutrition: Brazil Nuts (typical values)
| Per 100g | Per 30g serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 680 kcal | 204 kcal |
| Protein | 14.0g | 4.2g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.0g | 1.8g |
| of which sugars | 2.4g | 0.7g |
| Fat | 67.0g | 20.1g |
| Fibre | 7.5g | 2.2g |
| Salt | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Typical values for generic brazil nuts; brands vary — always check the label. For full per-food nutrition data see our sister site's calorie and nutrition checker.
How many calories are in Brazil Nuts?
Brazil Nuts has 680 kcal per 100g. A typical 30g serving works out to 204 kcal — about 10% of a 2,000 kcal reference daily intake. Pre-packed portions vary by brand, so check the pack for the exact serving size.
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Is Brazil Nuts keto-friendly?
Yes. With 6.0g of carbohydrates per 100g (1.8g per typical serving), brazil nuts fits comfortably within most ketogenic carb limits.
Is Brazil Nuts a good source of protein?
Not especially. Brazil Nuts provides 14.0g of protein per 100g — around 4.2g per serving — so treat it as an occasional snack rather than a protein source. If you're stocking up, a snack portion pot set makes it easy to keep portions in check.
Is Brazil Nuts healthy?
Yes, reasonably so. Brazil Nuts is high in fibre (7.5g/100g) and low in sugar and low in salt. A typical 30g serving is 204 kcal — portion size is what usually decides whether a snack like this fits a healthy diet.
Sugar, salt and overall balance
Per UK traffic-light thresholds, brazil nuts is low in sugar (2.4g/100g) and low in salt (0.0g/100g), with 7.5g of fibre. At 680 kcal per 100g, portion size decides whether it fits your day. Portion control helps more than anything — some snackers keep a set of digital kitchen scales to hand for exactly that reason.
Brazil Nuts is closest in profile to walnuts, but brazil nuts carries less protein (14.0g protein vs 15.0g protein for walnuts).
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Last updated: · Typical values; check product labels