BRAZILNUTS,DRIED,UNBLANCHED Nutrition Facts

BRAZILNUTS,DRIED,UNBLANCHED Nutrition Facts


Please note this nutritional information is based on a serving size of: 1 - cup shelled (32 kernels)
 
Amount per Serving
Daily Recommended Intake
Calories
918 Kcal
(Based on a 2000 Calorie Intake; for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age)
Fat
93  g
143 % of 65g
Saturates 21.19  g
106 % of 20g
Monounsaturates 34.37  g
 N/A
Polyunsaturates 28.81  g
 N/A
Cholesterol
  0  mg
0 % of 300mg 
Sodium
4  mg
0 % of 2400mg  
Carbohydrates
  17  g
6 % of 300g 
Fiber
  11  g
44 % of 25g  
Sugars
  3  g
 N/A
Protein
20  g 
40 % of 50g Excellent Source
Retinol
  0  µg
 N/A
Vitamin C
  1  mg
2 % of 60mg  
Calcium
224  mg 
  Good Source of Calcium22 % of 1000mg 
Iron
3  mg 
Good Source of Iron17 % of 18mg  
Vitamin E
8  µg 
N/A 
Vitamin K 0  µg 
  0 % of 80µg  
Thiamin
1  mg  
Excellent Source of Thiamin66.67 % of 1.5mg  
Riboflavin
0  mg 
  0 % of 1.7mg 
Niacin
0  mg  
  0 % of 20mg 
Vitamin B12
  0  µg 
  0 % of 6µg 
Pantothenate
0  mg  
  0 % of 10mg 
Potassium 923  mg  Excellent Source of Potassium46 % of 2000mg 
Phosphorus
1015  mg 
Excellent Source of Phosphorus101 % of 1000mg  
Magnesium
526  mg 
  Excellent Source of Magnesium132 % of 400mg 
Zinc
6  mg 
% of 15mg 
Vitamin B6
0  mg 
  0 % of 2mg 
Folic Acid
  0  µg 
 N/A
0
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BRAZILNUTS,DRIED,UNBLANCHED is a Excellent Source of Protein

Protein makes up the structure of most cells in the human body. The major function of protein with regards to exercise is its involvement in the reparation and development of all tissues and hence it is essential for muscle growth. Protein is made up of small molecules called amino acids. While some amino acids are manufactured by the body, some must be obtained through the diet. These are known as the essential amino acids. All 22 a.a must be present in order for the body to metabolize protein properly.
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