Nutrition values in almonds and walnuts
Almonds and walnuts fulfill
your hunger, so they both are quite healthy snacking options with rich
reserves of protein, fibre, and energy.
Energy contents: Almonds contain 14 grams worth of fat, and 164 calories whereas, walnuts contain approximately 18 grams of fat but give 185 calories. Thus, we find that walnuts contain a slightly higher amount of fat than almonds, but provide more energy in the form of calories.
Protein values: Almonds and walnuts are both protein powerhouses - containing 13% and 9% of protein content respectively. Thus, both these nuts are good sources of protein.
Mineral reserves: Both almonds and walnuts are rich in various kinds of minerals. When it comes to Iron, which is essential for muscle health and blood formation, both nuts contain very similar amounts (approx 5%). Almonds have 19% magnesium, essential for strong bones, compared to11% in walnuts. Walnuts, however, have very high amount of copper (50%) and manganese (54%) which prove to be useful in reducing symptoms of PMS as compared to almonds.
Fibre content: Fiber plays a vital role in completing the process of digestio, is another component that these nuts pack healthy amounts of. Almonds contain 16% fiber whereas walnuts have 8%.
Vitamin reserves: While walnuts contain 12% Vitamin B6, compared to the 3% in almonds. The real difference between these two healthy nuts is in their Vitamin E, which is essential for healthy skin and eyes. Almonds contain almost 48% of it, whereas walnuts contain only about 2%.
Best is to have few of each nuts daily to get the maximum benefits of the various nutrients present in them. Being high in calories, don't gorge into them, have just a handful a day.
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Energy contents: Almonds contain 14 grams worth of fat, and 164 calories whereas, walnuts contain approximately 18 grams of fat but give 185 calories. Thus, we find that walnuts contain a slightly higher amount of fat than almonds, but provide more energy in the form of calories.
Protein values: Almonds and walnuts are both protein powerhouses - containing 13% and 9% of protein content respectively. Thus, both these nuts are good sources of protein.
Mineral reserves: Both almonds and walnuts are rich in various kinds of minerals. When it comes to Iron, which is essential for muscle health and blood formation, both nuts contain very similar amounts (approx 5%). Almonds have 19% magnesium, essential for strong bones, compared to11% in walnuts. Walnuts, however, have very high amount of copper (50%) and manganese (54%) which prove to be useful in reducing symptoms of PMS as compared to almonds.
Fibre content: Fiber plays a vital role in completing the process of digestio, is another component that these nuts pack healthy amounts of. Almonds contain 16% fiber whereas walnuts have 8%.
Vitamin reserves: While walnuts contain 12% Vitamin B6, compared to the 3% in almonds. The real difference between these two healthy nuts is in their Vitamin E, which is essential for healthy skin and eyes. Almonds contain almost 48% of it, whereas walnuts contain only about 2%.
Best is to have few of each nuts daily to get the maximum benefits of the various nutrients present in them. Being high in calories, don't gorge into them, have just a handful a day.
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