Brazil nuts

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Common questions

Is Brazil nuts healthy?

Brazil nuts scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains beneficial ingredients like Brazil nuts and sesame seeds, which are rich in healthy fats, protein, and essential minerals.

How processed is Brazil nuts?

Brazil nuts is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Brazil nuts' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Brazil Nut, Sesame Seeds and their Derivatives count in its favor; Soybean and its Derivatives is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Brazil nuts

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70 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Kroger
Category Nuts
Summary

This product contains beneficial ingredients like Brazil nuts and sesame seeds, which are rich in healthy fats, protein, and essential minerals. However, the presence of wheat and soybean derivatives, which can be highly processed and potentially problematic for some individuals, affects the overall quality. The processing level of the product also limits its score, despite the presence of nutrient-dense components.

Key ingredients 5

Brazil Nut
Good

Brazil nuts are rich in selenium and healthy fats, supporting overall health and antioxidant activity.

Sesame Seeds and their Derivatives
Good

Sesame seeds are a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and minerals, contributing positively to nutrition.

Wheat and Their Derivatives
Neutral

Wheat derivatives are common in many foods but do not provide significant health benefits or risks in this context.

Milk and its Derivatives
Neutral

Milk derivatives are common in many products but do not significantly impact the overall nutritional profile.

Soybean and its Derivatives
Very Bad

Soy derivatives can contain antinutrients and allergens, which may pose concerns for some consumers.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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