Brosimum alicastrum
1 association assessed — none with dependable human evidence behind them yet. Strongest first.
The seed of a tall Central American rainforest tree, a Maya staple that is dried and ground into flour or roasted and brewed like coffee. Distinct from breadfruit seeds despite the similar name. The USDA reference entry is for raw seeds.
Also known as Maya nut, Ramon, Ojoche, Ojite
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There is no dependable human research on breadnut seeds and blood glucose. Published work is largely compositional analysis and agroforestry research rather than nutrition trials in people.
Insufficient evidence. Not enough human research to say anything useful yet.
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Calories | 217 kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 5.97 g | 12% |
| Total fat | 0.99 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 46.3 g | 17% |
| Water | 45 g | — |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fat | 0.267 g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.126 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.527 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6) | 0.406 g | — |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 27.4 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.055 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.055 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.88 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.1 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.403 mg | 24% |
| Folate | 66 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.09 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 68 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 67 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 1183 mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.13 mg | 10% |
| Copper | 1.44 mg | 160% |
| Manganese | 0.178 mg | 8% |
| Other measured compounds | ||
| Ash | 1.76 g | — |
Nutrient values are per 100 g of the USDA reference entry named on this page and vary with variety, growing conditions, storage and preparation.
Source record: Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, raw (USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 170552).
% DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. A dash means no Daily Value has been established for that nutrient.
Compounds present in meaningful amounts. Presence is banded rather than quantified, because whole-food levels vary enormously with variety, growing conditions, storage and preparation.
Polyphenol (class)
An umbrella term for thousands of plant phenolic compounds. Useful as a category, but a "high polyphenol" figure says nothing about which compounds…
Fermentable carbohydrate
Starch that escapes digestion in the small intestine and is fermented in the colon. Cooking and cooling starchy foods increases the amount present.
Phosphate ester
The main phosphorus store in seeds. Reduces absorption of iron and zinc from the same meal; soaking, sprouting and fermentation lower it.
Polyphenol
Astringent polyphenols that bind proteins and minerals — the reason tea with a meal reduces non-heme iron absorption.
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Worth knowing
Ramon seeds are boiled, dried or roasted before use in every traditional preparation. The USDA entry describes the raw seed, which is not how the food is consumed.
Worth knowing
Maya nut has been promoted internationally with claims about calcium, protein and tryptophan content that are not well supported by published composition data, let alone by outcome research. It is a useful and interesting staple; the superlatives are not documented.
Worth knowing
Despite the name, breadnut is dominated by starch and protein rather than fat, so it belongs beside chestnut rather than beside almond.