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Amazing facts about walnuts

Amazing facts about Walnut

They have a tasty, rich nutty flavor that is perfect for sweet and savory dishes.

Walnuts are also a great source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber.

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So if you're looking for a delicious and nutritious way to add more nuts to your diet, be sure to try it sometime!

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Here are a few food meal ideas of how you can use walnuts in your cooking:

-Add them to oatmeal or yogurt for a crunchy topping.

-Use them in baked goods like cookies, cakes, or pieces of bread.

-Make a homemade pesto with walnuts instead of pine nuts.

-Top a salad with chopped walnuts for a filling and satisfying meal.

-Add them to a stir-fry or curry for extra flavor and texture.

There are endless possibilities when it comes to cooking with walnuts, so get creative and have fun!

Did you know that...

-Are they the oldest tree food known to man? Archeological evidence shows that they were eaten over 20,000 years ago!

-The scientific name for the walnut tree is Juglans regia, which means Jupiter's royal acorn

-They are a drupe, not a nut. A drupe is a fruit with a hard outer shell and a soft, fleshy inside.

-There are two main walnuts: English walnuts and black walnuts.

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English walnuts are the most common type found in stores, while black walnuts have a more intense flavor and are often used in baking.

-They are a good source of omega-three fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.

-California produces 99% of the world's supply of these amazing nuts!

NUTRIENTS (100 GRAMS) 

They have a high amount of fat, followed by other crucial nutrients like proteins, vitamins, and carbohydrates.

Minerals like iron, copper, and magnesium are also present.

Vitamin E is found in abundance here.

Nutritional values per 100 Grams

Fruit

Walnuts half

Calories

653.9

Glycemic Index

16

 

Quantity

% Daily Value*

Energy

2734 KJ (653 kcal)

Total Fat

64 g

100%

Saturated fat

   7 g

  29 %

Polyunsaturated fat

45g

79% 

Monounsaturated fat

7 g

14% 

Cholesterol

0 mg

0%

Sodium

1.9 mg

0%

Potassium

438 mg

11.9%

Total Carbohydrate

13.7 g

3.8%

Dietary fiber

  6.98 g

26%

Sugar

       2.43g

 

Protein

13 g

28%

Vitamins

Vitamin A equivalent

0.2 mg

0%

beta-Carotene

14.07 μg

0%

lutein zeaxanthin

8 μg

0%

Thiamine (B1)

0.39 mg

1%

Riboflavin (B2)

0.11 mg

0%

Niacin (B3)

14.2 mg

12%

Pantothenic acid (B5)

1.7 mg

1%

Vitamin B6

0.3 mg

7%

Folate (B9)

94 μg

0%

Vitamin B12

0 μg

0%

Choline

32.5 mg

12%

Vitamin C

1.2 mg

1%

Vitamin E

1.192 mg

1%

Vitamin K

2.4 μg

0%

Minerals

Calcium

  98 mg

22%

Copper

1.26 mg

1%

Iron

2.83 mg

11%

Magnesium

154 mg

66%

Manganese

3.82 mg

47%

Phosphorus

243 mg

87%

Potassium

445 mg

46%

Selenium

4.6 mcg

4%

Sodium

1.9 mg

0%

Zinc

2.49 mg

1.8%

Other Constituents

Water

4.9

Lycopene

0

*percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Units :  μg = micrograms, mg = milligrams, IU = International units

†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database

 

ALLERGIC CONTENT

It is a potent allergic food that might trigger various immune reactions from moderate to critical.  

Please stay away if you have any nuts allergies.

Please consult for any allergies before consuming. 

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