Brazil nuts
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 4gCarbs
- Fiber
- 6.7gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 0gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 1.2gCarbs per Portion
- Glycemic Index
- 15Glycemic Index
- Glycemic Load
- 0.2Glycemic Load
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Diet Check
- Low Carb
- Yes
- Keto
- Yes
- Carnivore
- No
- Paleo
- Yes
- Slow Carb
- Yes
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Low FODMAP
- Yes
pH Check
Nutrient Distribution per 100g
Brazil nuts
- Water5.0g
- Fiber6.7g
- Carbs4.0g
- Fat67.0g
- Protein14.0g
Advanced Nutrient Analysis
- Histamine
- Very High
- Purine
- Low
- Tyramine
- Low
- FODMAP
- Not present
- Oxalate
- High
- Goitrogen
- Not present
- Sulfite
- Not present
- Nitrate
- Not present
- Antioxidants
- Moderate
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For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.
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Brazil nuts is a low-carb option with just 4g of carbohydrates per 100g, making it well suited for ketogenic and low-carb eating plans. Per 100g it provides 683 kcal, 14g of protein, and 67g of fat. Its fiber content of 6.7g per 100g supports digestive health. Brazil nuts is also a good source of Phosphorus (29mg).
- Net carbs: 0 g (all carbs from fiber)
- Fiber: 6.7 g
- Glycemic index (GI): 15 (low)
- Glycemic load (GL): 0.2
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Phosphorus: 675
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): 1
Brazil nuts is keto-friendly with just 4g of carbs per 100g. A standard portion of 30g delivers 1.2g of carbohydrates, which fits comfortably within a daily keto macro target. With 14g of protein and 67g of fat per 100g, Brazil nuts provides a solid macronutrient profile for a low-carb lifestyle. It is recommended as a regular part of a ketogenic or low-carb plan.
Brazil nuts has a glycemic index (GI) of 15, indicating a low carb impact on blood sugar. The glycemic load (GL) is 0.2, reflecting the overall blood glucose effect from a standard serving of 30g. With 4g of carbs per 100g, Brazil nuts produces a measured glycemic response.
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 0
- Vitamin C
- 1
- Vitamin D
- 0
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- 1
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- 0.04
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0.11
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
- 0
- Beta-Carotene
- 0.001
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 30g serving.
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 5
- Calcium
- 130
- Iron
- 3.4
- Potassium
- 645
- Magnesium
- 160
- Phosphorus
- 675
- Zinc
- 4
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 30g serving.
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- Not present
- Lactose
- Not present
- Gluten
- Not present
- Soy
- Not present
- Shellfish
- Not present
- Nightshade
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Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 683 kcal |
| Beta-CaroteneVitamin | 0.001 |
| CalciumMineral | 130 |
| CarbohydratesMacro | 4 |
| Dietary FatMacro | 67 |
| Dietary FiberMacro | 6.7 |
| IronMineral | 3.4 |
| MagnesiumMineral | 160 |
| PhosphorusMineral | 675 |
| PotassiumMineral | 645 |
| ProteinMacro | 14 |
| SodiumMineral | 5 |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)Vitamin | 0 |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Vitamin | 1 |
| Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)Vitamin | 0 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin | 0.04 |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)Vitamin | 0.11 |
| Vitamin CVitamin | 1 |
| Vitamin DVitamin | 0 |
| WaterMacro | 5 |
| ZincMineral | 4 |
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