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About Nuts
Nuts and their nutrients
Keep in mind that nuts vary a great deal in nutrient content and that some nuts are heart-healthier than others. Here is a rundown of the values for a small handful (1⁄3 cup) of the most popular kinds of nuts. For a heart-healthy diet, shy away from the nuts that are higher in saturated fat.
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Calories |
Total Fat |
Carbs |
Protein |
Saturated Fat |
Fiber |
Almonds |
254 |
22g |
8g |
9g |
2g |
5g |
| Peanuts |
255 |
22g |
7g |
10g |
3g |
3g |
| Brazil Nuts |
279 |
28g |
5g |
6g |
6g |
3g |
| Pecans |
301 |
32g |
6g |
4g |
3g |
4g |
| Cashews |
244 |
20g |
14g |
7g |
4g |
1g |
| Pine Nuts |
217 |
22g |
6g |
10g |
3g |
2g |
| Hazelnuts |
275 |
27g |
7g |
6g |
2g |
4g |
| Soy Nuts |
180 |
6g |
14g |
18g |
2g |
8g |
| Macadamia Nuts |
305 |
32g |
6g |
3g |
5g |
3g |
| Walnuts |
278 |
28g |
6g |
6g |
3g |
3g |
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