Ricinodendron heudelotii (Bail.) is a tree with many uses and should be cultivated. Physico-chemical analyses of some kernel nutrients as well as the fatty acids and amino acids of R. heudelotii (Bail.) cake are the main objectives of this work. The composition of these seeds have been investigated for their potential food users. This study shows the nutritional interest of R. heudelotii (Bail.) and draws the attention of agroforestry policy makers to the importance of its integration in agriculture. Results so far show that these kernels contain more than 54% total lipids (very fluid oil). The fatty acid composition determined by gas chromatography shows that this oil mainly contains a polyunsaturated fatty acid (C18:3) found to be alpha elaeostearic acid (51.1%). The defatted flour contains more than 8% nitrogen and 16% ash. The determination of defatted protein nutritive valued shows a lower chemical index of its amino acids compared to that obtained from soybean and cottonseed. However, this protein presents satisfactory chemical equilibrium of its amino acids for nutritional needs.