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A one-ounce serving of dried, unblanched Brazil nuts (about 28.4 grams or six kernels) is roughly about six large kernels or eight medium kernels and contains approximately: Calories: 187 Total Carbohydrates: 3.3 g Fiber: 2.1 g Sugar: 0.7 g Total Fat: 19 g Saturated Fat: 4.6 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.9 g Monounsaturated Fat: 6.8 g Trans Fat: 0 g Protein: 4.1 g Sodium: 0.9 mg (0.04% DV*) Selenium: 544 mcg (989% DV) Copper: 0.5 mg (56% DV) Magnesium: 107 mg (25% DV) Thiamine: 0.2 mg (17% DV) Phosphorus: 206 mg (16% DV) Manganese: 0.3 mg (13% DV) Vitamin E: 1.6 mg (11% DV) Zinc: 1.2 mg (11% DV) Potassium: 187 mg (4% DV) Iron: 0.7 mg (4% DV) Calcium: 45.4 mg (3% DV) *Daily Value: Percentages are based on a diet of 2,000 calories a day
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When administered according to clinical guidelines, epithalon presents relatively few and minor potential side effects that cease after discontinuation of treatment
