Cashew nut is very rich in healthy unsaturated fatty acids and kinds of essential vitamins and minerals.
Cashew nuts, like all nuts, are an excellent source of protein and fiber.
They are rich in mono-unsaturated fat which may help protect the heart.
Cashew nuts are also a good source of potassium, B vitamins and folate. They contain useful amounts of magnesium, phosphorous, selenium and copper.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 28g (~1 oz.)
(Approx. 16.2 Servings/Pound)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
Calories From Fat 110
%DV
Total Fat 14g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A 0% Calcium 1%
Vitamin C 0% Iron 10%
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 0 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.
Brazil Nut is the main dietary source of selenium, 100g of it has 1917 g of this mineral, which represents 3485% of our daily needs. Obtained from the seeds of the fruits of the chestnut, plant of the Lecythidaceae (Bertholletia excelsa) family, peeled and dehydrated by appropriate technological processes and safety to feed.
The fruit has a thick hard shell and contains 18 to 24 angular seeds (nuts). The large edible kernel is protected by a thin, woody shell which has a wrinkled appearance. Brazil nut trees can reach a height of 25 - 56 m (82 - 184 ft) and can live for well over 500 years. Brazil nut may also be referred to as cream nut or butter nut and originates from the Amazonian rainforest.
