Brazil Nut

[My End Over Mad her]

What do you guys and gals think about

The Brazil Nut as a protein source?

http://www.nybg.org/bsci/braznut/

 

[Enock]

Too high in other macros to count on as a protien source very poor protein to calorie ratio.

Amount Per 1 cup, shelled (32 kernels)
Calories 918.4
Calories from Fat 834.37

% Daily Value *

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Total Fat 92.71g 143%

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Saturated Fat 22.62g 113%

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Polyunsaturated Fat 33.78g

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Monounsaturated Fat 32.22g

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Cholesterol 0mg 0%

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Sodium 2.8mg 0%

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Potassium 840mg 24%

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Total Carbohydrate 17.92g 6%

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Dietary Fiber 7.56g 30%

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Protein 20.08g 40%

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Alcohol 0g


Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 2 %

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Calcium 25 % Iron 26 %

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Vitamin D 0 % Vitamin E 24 %

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Thiamin 70 % Riboflavin 9 %

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Niacin 11 % Folate 1 %

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Vitamin B-6 18 % Vitamin B-12 0 %

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Phosphorus 84 % Magnesium 79 %

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Zinc 43 % Copper 124 %

 

[anthrax]

not a good protein source
but good fats (poly-unsaturated)

 

[GLADIATOR351]

too much fat....... good fats but to much of them.....