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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.

 
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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