Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa) (español: nuez de Brasil) is a South American tree in the family Lecythidaceae. Brazil nuts are rich in healthy fats, selenium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, thiamine, and vitamin E. Among the claims for Brazil nuts are that they may support thyroid, heart, and brain function, and reduce inflammation.
WARNING: Individual intake should be limited to one to three a day because excessive amounts of selenium have been linked to increased risk of diabetes and prostate cancer.
| Nutrition Facts: 1 ounce (28 g) of Brazil nut |
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| calories 187 carbohydrates 3.3 g copper 55% RDI fat 19 g fiber 2.1 g magnesium 33% RDI manganese 17% RDI phosphorous 30% RDI protein 4.1 g selenium 175% RDI thiamine 16% RDI zinc 10.5% RDI vitamin E 11% RDI |
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