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The Brazil nut is a native of Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Guiana, Peru and Venezuela.

The nutrients in 100 g edible Brazil nuts include:

• Water – 5.6 g
• Protein – 13.6 g
• Fat – 66.8 g
• Carbohydrates – 3.6 g
• Organic acids – Salicylic acid 0.46 mg
• Fibre – 6.7 g
• Minerals - 3.7 g – sodium 2 mg, potassium 645 mg, magnesium 160 mg, calcium 130 mg, iron 3400 micro g, copper 1300 micro g, zinc 4000 micro g, selenium 105 micro g, iodide traces
• Vitamins - vitamins B1, B2, B6, nicotine amide, pantothenic acid, folic acid, Vitamin C 0.7 mg, vitamin E.
• Purine – 25 mg

Brazil nut is a very healthy nut and it is also good for persons with diabetes and cardiovascular problems. It is very rich in selenium.