Calories in Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched
Generic food Dried or dry Nuts and Seeds
Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched contains 659 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz, 6 kernels (28.4 g) provides about 187 kcal.
Roughly 85% of its calories come from fat, with 8% from protein and 7% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in nut and seed products on FoodFactly, where the median is 574 kcal per 100 g across 151 foods.
100 g provides 3,485% of the Daily Value for selenium, 194% of the Daily Value for copper and 90% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 659 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 67.1 g | 86% |
| Saturated fat C | 16.1 g | 81% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 3 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.7 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber M | 7.5 g | 27% |
| Total sugars M | 2.3 g | |
| Protein M | 14.3 g | 29% |
| Vitamin A M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.7 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 5.7 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.62 mg | 51% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.035 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.18 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 22 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 28.8 mg | 5% |
| Calcium M | 160 mg | 12% |
| Iron M | 2.4 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium M | 376 mg | 90% |
| Phosphorus M | 725 mg | 58% |
| Potassium M | 659 mg | 14% |
| Zinc M | 4.1 mg | 37% |
| Copper M | 1.7 mg | 194% |
| Manganese M | 1.2 mg | 53% |
| Selenium M | 1,917 µg | 3,485% |
% 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- Fat 85%
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
- Protein14.3 gbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 16.1 g)
- Fiber7.5 gbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 8.4 g)
- Sugars2.3 gin the lowest quarter of nut and seed products (median 4.2 g)
- Fat67.1 gin the top quarter of nut and seed products (median 48.8 g)
- Saturated fat16.1 gin the top quarter of nut and seed products (median 5.6 g)
- Sodium3 mgin the lowest quarter of nut and seed products (median 18 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 23.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 24.4 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0.25 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 2.3 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.14 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.37 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.52 g |
| Leucine M | 1.2 g |
| Lysine M | 0.49 g |
| Methionine M | 1.1 g |
| Cystine M | 0.31 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.64 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.42 g |
| Valine M | 0.76 g |
| Arginine M | 2.1 g |
| Histidine M | 0.41 g |
| Alanine M | 0.61 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.3 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.2 g |
| Glycine M | 0.73 g |
| Proline M | 0.71 g |
| Serine M | 0.68 g |
Individual fatty acids (32)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.018 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 24.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.046 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 9.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 6.2 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 23.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.036 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.041 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 23.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.045 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 9.6 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.63 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.17 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Sterols (3)
| Stigmasterol M | 6 mg |
|---|---|
| Campesterol M | 2 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol M | 64 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 3.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 2,757 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 22 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil nuts | 659 | 14.3 g | 11.7 g | 67.1 g |
| Seeds, sesame seed kernels, dried (decorticated) Dried or dry | 631 | 20.5 g | 11.7 g | 61.2 g |
| Walnuts, excluding honey roasted Cooked | 730 | 14.6 g | 10.9 g | 69.7 g |
| Pine nuts | 673 | 13.7 g | 13.1 g | 68.4 g |
| Sesame butter, creamy | 648 | 19.7 g | 14.2 g | 62.4 g |
| Tahini | 697 | 19.7 g | 14.2 g | 62.4 g |
| Hazelnuts | 628 | 15 g | 16.7 g | 60.8 g |
| Pecans, NFS | 750 | 10 g | 12.7 g | 73.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry nuts?
100 g of dried or dry nuts has 659 kcal. 1 oz, 6 kernels (28.4 g): about 187 kcal. 1 kernel (5 g): about 33 kcal. 1 cup, whole (133 g): about 876 kcal.
Is dried or dry nuts high in protein?
Dried or dry nuts contains 14.3 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.1 g in 1 oz, 6 kernels (28.4 g). About 8% 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 dried or dry nuts?
Dried or dry nuts has 11.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 7.5 g of fiber and 2.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry nuts?
Dried or dry nuts contains 67.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 16.1 g is saturated (81% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry nuts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (3,485% DV), copper (194% DV), magnesium (90% DV), phosphorus (58% DV) and manganese (53% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry nuts?
100 g contains 3 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does nuts have the same nutrition dried or dry and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched has 659 kcal, while nuts, chestnuts, japanese, boiled and steamed has 56 kcal. Cooking 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 170569. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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