What are the Nutritional Values of Nuts?
The nutritional value of nuts may vary with their various types, but in general, nuts contain a variety of important nutrients. For example, a handful (28 grams) of hazelnuts contains:
- Calories: 173
- Protein: 4.8 grams
- Fat: 15.6 grams
- Carbs: 6.1 grams
- Fiber: 3.1 grams
- Sugar: 1.2 grams
- Calcium: 28.2 mg
- Iron: 0.8 mg
- Magnesium: 45.2 mg
- Phosphorus: 98.3 mg
- Potassium: 125.3 mg
- Zinc: 0.9 mg
- Copper: 0.3 mg
- Manganese: 0.6 mg
- Vitamin A: 1 IU
- Vitamin E: 7.3 mg
- Vitamin B1 (thiamine): 0.2 mg
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B3 (niacin): 0.7 mg
- Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): 0.3 mg
- Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine): 0.1 mg
- Folate: 12.8 mcg
These nutrients can help nuts contribute to a variety of health benefits, including heart health, digestive health, bone health, muscle growth and energy production. However, since nuts can be high in calories and fat, portion control is important. You can find the freshest and most delicious of these useful nuts on the Ufresh website and stores.
