Brazil Nuts

TLDRLast updated 6 October 2026

Raw shelled Brazil nuts have a low FODMAP reference of 30 g. The 44 g reference is moderate and 51 g is high.

Serving sizes for brazil nuts

Raw shelled Brazil nuts: 30 g low, 44 g moderate and 51 g high. Reference portions are not exact transition cutoffs.

Low
+3
10 nutsabout 30 g
FructoseLow
LactoseLow
FructansLow
GOSLow
SorbitolLow
MannitolLow

Reference portions

Select an amount or rating to update your portion. These are reference portions, not exact cut-offs or recommended intakes.
Reference portions for Brazil Nuts and their FODMAP ratings
ServingAmountFODMAP rating
10 nuts
15 nuts
17 nuts

Is brazil nuts low FODMAP?

Brazil nuts have distinct 30 g, 44 g and 51 g references. Counting is approximate because individual nuts differ in size.

Brazil Nuts and IBS: what to know

For raw shelled brazil nuts, record the amount you actually eat rather than only the name of the food. The 30 g reference describes this preparation, not a personal tolerance limit. Nut FODMAPs include GOS and fructans. Food-group background.

Gut-friendly ways to eat brazil nuts

Use the shelled edible weight: 30 g is approximately 10 Brazil nuts. Compare macadamias using its own serving guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the low FODMAP portion for brazil nuts?

The low reference is 30 g, approximately 10 nuts. The moderate reference is 44 g and the high reference is 51 g.

Can I use the same portion for a different preparation?

This guide describes raw shelled brazil nuts. Use the separate guide for macadamias rather than transferring this portion.

How should I measure a shared recipe?

Measure the total amount of raw shelled brazil nuts before combining it with the other ingredients, then divide by the number of equal portions. Keep the 30 g low reference in mind for each portion.

Check a whole plate in seconds.

Not sure about a whole meal? Scan it with the Gut Friendly app.

Get the app

Sources and editorial notes

Published and maintained by Gut Friendly. This guide has not been independently reviewed by a dietitian. Serving information comes from our food catalogue. Where references are listed, they explain the research and preparation differences. Check the original source for current portions.

Gut Friendly provides general information, not medical advice.