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Brazil Nut
Peruvian Brazil nut, Bertholletia excelsa, is a tropical evergreen in the family Lecythidaceae grown for its edible seeds (nuts). The brazil nut tree is very large with a long straight trunk which is 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft) in diameter. The tree only branches in the upper regions and the long branches are covered in large, leathery, oblong shaped leaves which form a spreading canopy. The tree produces large, pale yellow or greenish flowers and a round fruit which is approximately 15 cm (6.0 in) in diameter.

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Calories |
656 |
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% Daily value* |
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Total Fat 66g |
101% |
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Saturated fat 15g |
75% |
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Polysaturated fat 21g |
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Monosaturated fat 25g |
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Sugar 3.2g |
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Cholestrol |
0% |
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Sodium 3mg |
0% |
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Potassium 659mg |
18% |
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Total Carbohydrate 12g |
4% |
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Dietary fibre 8g |
32% |
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Protein 14g |
28% |
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Vitamin A 0% |
Vitamin C 1% |
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Calcium 16% |
Iron 13% |
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Cobalamin 0%, Vitamin B6 5% |
Magnesium 94% |
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