Calories in Nuts, brazilnuts, raw
Generic food Raw Nuts and Seeds
Nuts, brazilnuts, raw contains 621 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (30 g) provides about 186 kcal.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from fat, with 13% from carbohydrates and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nut and seed products on FoodFactly (574 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 509% of the Daily Value for selenium, 193% of the Daily Value for copper and 84% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 621 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 57.4 g | 74% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 21.6 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber M | 6 g | 21% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 15 g | 30% |
| Calcium M | 168 mg | 13% |
| Iron M | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium M | 351 mg | 84% |
| Phosphorus M | 707 mg | 57% |
| Potassium M | 592 mg | 13% |
| Zinc M | 3.8 mg | 35% |
| Copper M | 1.7 mg | 193% |
| Manganese M | 1.3 mg | 55% |
| Selenium M | 280 µg | 509% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 9%
- Carbohydrates 13%
- Fat 78%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein15 gbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 16.1 g)
- Fiber6 gbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 8.4 g)
- Fat57.4 gin the top quarter of nut and seed products (median 48.8 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of nut and seed products (median 18 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water2.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (3)
| Water M | 2.3 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 2.8 g |
| Ash M | 3.6 g |
Other forms of Nuts
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), creamed Dried or dry | 684 | 5.3 g | 21.5 g | 69.1 g |
| Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded Dried or dry | 501 | 2.9 g | 47.7 g | 35.5 g |
| Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added | 614 | 21 g | 18.8 g | 55.5 g |
| Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, boiled and steamed Cooked | 56 | 0.82 g | 12.6 g | 0.19 g |
| Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, roasted Cooked | 201 | 3 g | 45.1 g | 0.8 g |
| Nuts, almonds, honey roasted, unblanched Cooked | 594 | 18.2 g | 27.9 g | 49.9 g |
| Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added | 609 | 12.1 g | 30.3 g | 53 g |
| Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, with salt added Cooked | 716 | 7.8 g | 12.8 g | 76.1 g |
| Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, with salt added Cooked | 594 | 17.3 g | 25.4 g | 51.5 g |
| Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, with salt added Cooked | 607 | 20 g | 21.1 g | 54 g |
| Nuts, almonds, oil roasted, lightly salted Cooked | 607 | 21.2 g | 17.7 g | 55.2 g |
| Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added | 614 | 21 g | 18.8 g | 55.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds, sunflower seed, kernel, raw Raw | 571 | 18.9 g | 24.5 g | 48.4 g |
| Mixed nuts, without peanuts, unsalted | 625 | 16.4 g | 22.2 g | 56 g |
| Mixed nuts, without peanuts, salted | 620 | 16.3 g | 22 g | 55.5 g |
| Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, type of kernels unspecified | 592 | 17.4 g | 21.5 g | 53 g |
| Mixed nuts, unroasted | 616 | 17 g | 22.9 g | 54.6 g |
| Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from raw and stone ground kernels Raw | 570 | 17.8 g | 26.2 g | 48 g |
| Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from unroasted kernels (non-chemically removed seed coat) | 607 | 18 g | 17.9 g | 56.4 g |
| Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type) Cooked | 595 | 17 g | 21.2 g | 53.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw nuts?
100 g of raw nuts has 621 kcal. Reference amount, racc (30 g): about 186 kcal.
Is raw nuts high in protein?
Raw nuts contains 15 g of protein per 100 g (30% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.5 g in reference amount, racc (30 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nut and seed products, that is below the median (median 16.1 g).
How many carbs are in raw nuts?
Raw nuts has 21.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw nuts?
Raw nuts contains 57.4 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw nuts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (509% DV), copper (193% DV), magnesium (84% DV), phosphorus (57% DV) and manganese (55% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw nuts?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does nuts have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, nuts, brazilnuts, raw has 621 kcal, while nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), creamed has 684 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated April 20, 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record 2515373. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 20, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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