What is the nutritional value of walnuts?
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Dr. Michael T Murray answered:Walnuts are extremely nutrient-dense. They are a wonderful source of antioxidants, vitamin E, minerals such as manganese, copper, phosphorous, and magnesium, and monounsaturated fats. The walnut is one of the few nuts that contain omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-linolenic acid. In fact, walnuts are the main "nonfish" source of alpha-linolenic acid.
Walnuts are also a rich source of protein and dietary fiber and have no dietary cholesterol. A 1/3-cup serving of shelled walnuts contains 210 calories, 20 grams of fat, 5 grams of protein, and 6 grams of carbohydrate.
Walnuts are extremely nutrient-dense. They are a wonderful source of antioxidants, vitamin E, minerals such as manganese, copper, phosphorous, and magnesium, and monounsaturated fats. The walnut is one of the few nuts that contain omega-3 fatty... More -
Toby Smithson of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:Walnuts contain the omega 3 fatty acid, Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) and are high in antioxidants. A one ounce serving (1/4 cup shelled or 12-14 halves) contains 190 calories, 18 grams total fat,1.5 g saturated fat, 2.5 g monounsaturated fat, 1.3 g polyunsaturated fat, 2.5 grams ALA, 125 milligrams potassium, 4 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fiber,4 grams protein and 20 milligrams of calcium. Walnuts are also a source of magnesium and phosphorus.
Walnuts contain the omega 3 fatty acid, Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) and are high in antioxidants. A one ounce serving (1/4 cup shelled or 12-14 halves) contains 190 calories, 18 grams total fat,1.5 g saturated fat, 2.5 g monounsaturated fat, 1.3 g... More
