Cholesterol in Brazil Nuts - 1/2 cup brazil nut

In a 1/2 cup brazil nut ( (1/2 Cup Serving) ) there are about 459 calories out of which 419 calories come from fat. The total fat content of (1/2 Cup Serving) 1/2 cup brazil nut is 46.5 g. Within the fat content, a 1/2 cup brazil nut contains 10.6 g of saturated fat, 0 g of trans fat, 14.4 g of polyunsaturated fat and 17.18 g of monounsaturated fat.

To reduce the risk of heart diseases, it is best to consume items low in cholesterol and the cholesterol count in a (1/2 Cup Serving) 1/2 cup brazil nut is 0 mg.

A food item is considered high in fiber if the fiber content is over 5g. A (1/2 Cup Serving) 1/2 cup brazil nut contains about 5.2 g of fiber. Food items high in fiber are good and come with many health benefits. High fiber foods help in lowering cholesterol levels. Try to increase your daily fiber intake to at least 30 grams per day.

When reading the nutrition facts label also pay close attention to the sodium levels. It’s recommended to limit your daily sodium intake to 2000 mg or 2 grams per day. A single (1/2 Cup Serving) 1/2 cup brazil nut contains about 2 mg of sodium. Sodium causes the body to retain water and a low sodium diet helps in controlling high blood pressure and water build up. Any item containing less than 5 mg of sodium is considered a no sodium item and considered low sodium if the sodium content is below 140 mg per serving.

Carbohydrates are important for a healthy diet however, you must choose complex carbohydrates such as found in whole grain, pasta, lentils, brown rice, beans, fruits and vegetables, to maintain a good healthy diet. Total carbs in a 1/2 cup brazil nut is 8.59 (g), 3% of daily value.

Sugar in a 1/2 cup brazil nut is about 1.63 g and the amount of protein in a 1/2 cup brazil nut is approximately 10.02 g.

Please refer to the nutrition facts label seen to the left for a full breakdown of complete nutrition found in a 1/2 cup brazil nut .

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