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Walnuts

The plant source of omega-3 ALA — the reason a handful counts double for a nut.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g654 kcal 15.2 g13.7 g 6.7 g65.2 g
Per 100 kcal— 2.3 g2.1 g 1.0 g10.0 g
One ounce · 28 g183 kcal4.3 g3.8 g1.9 g18.3 g

Where the calories come from

protein 9%carbs 8%fat 84%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars2.6 g
Saturated fat6.1 g
Sodium2 mg · 0% DV
Potassium441 mg · 9% DV
Calcium98 mg · 8% DV
Iron3 mg · 16% DV
Magnesium158 mg · 38% DV
Vitamin C1.3 mg · 1% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)1 mcg · 0% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.7 mg · 5% DV
Folate (DFE)98 mcg · 24% DV
Choline39.2 mg · 7% DV
Vitamin B60.54 mg · 32% DV
Phosphorus346 mg · 28% DV
Copper1.59 mg · 177% DV
Potassium : sodium220.5 : 1 · favorable
Linoleic acid (omega-6)38.1 g · 317% of the 12 g AI
Protein4.3 g · 9% DVFiber1.9 g · 7% DVPotassium123 mg · 3% DVCalcium27 mg · 2% DVIron0.8 mg · 5% DVMagnesium44 mg · 11% DVSodium0.6 mg · 0% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 170187 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

197 gfor 30 g protein
1288 kcalthose grams cost
6.7 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsWalnuts
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliWalnuts
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastWalnuts

Rank within nuts & seeds

Hemp seeds5.7 gPumpkin seeds5.4 gPeanuts4.1 gPeanut butter3.7 gAlmonds3.7 gPistachios3.6 gSunflower seeds3.6 gPoppy seeds3.4 gFlax seeds3.4 gChia seeds3.4 gCashews3.2 gWalnuts2.3 g#13 of 18 in Nuts & seeds · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Walnuts6.7 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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