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Betel nuts

Betel nuts, also known as areca nuts, are the seeds of the areca palm. These figures come from literature sources; the preparation method is not specified. Per 100g, they provide 57g of carbohydrate, 10g of fat, 5.2g of protein and 400mg of calcium.

Carbohydrate and fat supply energy, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. Calcium is needed for bones, teeth and normal muscle function. The nutrient content should not be taken as an indication of safety: chewing areca nut is known to cause cancer of the mouth, including when it is used without tobacco. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energía

339 kcal

Energía

1430 kJ

Grasa

10g

Carbohydrate

57g

Proteína

5.2g

Sal

0.19g

Agua

12g

Colesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

0µg

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina C

Trace

Thiamin (B1)

0.19mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.52mg

Niacin (B3)

1.1mg

Vitamina B12

0µg

Calcio

400mg

Hierro

4.9mg

Phosphorus

89mg

Potasio

450mg

Sodio

76mg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Lecturas adicionales y referencias

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

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  • 3 Nov 2026 | Última versión
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publicado originalmente