Brazil Nuts
Classified across 25 of 25 dietary frameworks
20 Allowed
3 Limited
2 Not Allowed
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
659kcalCalories
14.3gProtein
67.1gFat
11.7gCarbs
7.5gFiber
4.2gNet Carbs
Why Diets Disagree on Brazil Nuts
Alkaline classifies brazil nuts as Allowed because it evaluates foods by PRAL score (potential renal acid load). AIP, on the other hand, classifies it as Not Allowed because it evaluates by whether the food contains compounds AIP suspects of provoking immune activity. Different diets use different evaluation criteria, which is why the same food can receive opposite classifications. 3 diets classify brazil nuts as Limited — meaning it fits under specific conditions like portion size, preparation method, or brand selection.