Nuts & seeds

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched

FDC 170569cup, whole (133 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 51 · -14 vs Nuts & seeds median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched is middling for nutrient density at 51 of 100. Within nuts & seeds it ranks 45 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (90% DV), an excellent source of vitamin e (38% DV), an excellent source of protein (29% DV). Most of its 659 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (16.1 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 14.3 g · 8%Carb 11.7 g · 7%Fat 67.1 g · 85%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories659 kcal33%
Total fat67 g86%
Saturated fat16 g81%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium3 mg0%
Carbohydrate12 g4%
Dietary fiber7.5 g27%
Sugars2.3 g
Protein14 g29%
Potassium659 mg14%
Calcium160 mg12%
Iron2.4 mg14%
Magnesium376 mg90%
Vitamin C0.7 mg1%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E5.7 mg38%

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FDC 170569

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium90% DV
Vitamin E38% DV
Protein29% DV
Dietary fiber27% DV
Potassium14% DV
Iron14% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the nuts & seeds median

Nutrient density51 vs 65 median
Protein / 100 g14 vs 15 median
Fiber / 100 g7.5 vs 6 median
Sodium / 100 g3 vs 12 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Nuts, almond pasteDensity 52 vs 51Nuts, cashew nuts, rawDensity 53 vs 51Nuts, chestnuts, european, roastedDensity 54 vs 51

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