Often people talk about nuts in a general way, as if they all taste the same, and we know that’s not true! What about nutrition? Which nuts are standouts in different categories?
Per 1 oz serving
- Calories: Almonds, Pistachios and Cashews have 160 calories (lowest) for 1 oz serving
- Protein: Almonds (6g) & Pistachios (6g)
- Fat: Macadamia (highest-22g); Cashew and Pistachio (lowest-13g)
- Carbohydrates: Brazil nuts (lowest-3g)
- Fiber: Almonds (4g)
- Potassium: Pistachios (285mg)
- Magnesium: Brazil nut (107mg)
- Zinc: Cashew (1.6mg)
- Folate: Hazelnut (32mcg)
- Vitamin E: Almonds (7.3mg)
- Calcium: Almonds (76 mg)
- Iron: Cashew (1.7 mg)
Leah McGrath, RDN, LDN
Ingles Markets Corporate Dietitian
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