Although almonds are commonly referred to as a nut, they are actually teardrop-shaped edible seeds that are the fruit of the almond tree. Almonds contain vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber, and so they may offer a number of health benefits. Almonds are usually imported into UK from USA, Spain and Italy though USA is the largest exporter on Almonds in the world.
Almonds are included as a good source of protein among recommended healthy foods by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A 2016 review of clinical research indicated that regular consumption of almonds may reduce the risk of hearth disease by lowering blood levels of LDL Cholesterol
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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Energy |
2,423 kJ (579 kcal) |
Carbohydrates |
21.6 g |
Starch |
0.7 g |
Sugars |
4.4 g |
lactose |
0.00 g |
Dietary fiber |
12.5 g |
Fat |
49.9 g |
Saturated |
3.8 g |
Monounsaturated |
31.6 g |
Polyunsaturated |
12.3 g |
Protein |
21.2 g |
Tryptophan |
0.214 g |
Threonine |
0.598 g |
Isoleucine |
0.702 g |
Leucine |
1.488 g |
Lysine |
0.580 g |
Methionine |
0.151 g |
Cystine |
0.189 g |
Phenylalanine |
1.120 g |
Tyrosine |
0.452 g |
Valine |
0.817 g |
Arginine |
2.446 g |
Histidine |
0.557 g |
Alanine |
1.027 g |
Aspartic acid |
2.911 g |
Glutamic acid |
6.810 g |
Glycine |
1.469 g |
Proline |
1.032 g |
Serine |
0.948 g |
Vitamins |
Quantity %DV† |
Vitamin A equiv. |
0% |
beta-Carotene |
1 μg |
lutein zeaxanthin |
1 μg |
Vitamin A |
1 IU |
Thiamine (B1) |
18% 0.211 mg |
Riboflavin (B2) |
85% 1.014 mg |
Niacin (B3) |
23% 3.385 mg |
Pantothenic acid (B5) |
9% 0.469 mg |
Vitamin B6 |
11% 0.143 mg |
Folate (B9) |
13% 50 μg |
Choline |
11% 52.1 mg |
Vitamin C |
0% 0 mg |
Vitamin D |
0% 0 μg |
Vitamin E |
171% 25.6 mg |
Vitamin K |
0% 0 μg |
Minerals |
Quantity %DV† |
Calcium |
26% 264 mg |
Copper |
50% 0.99 mg |
Iron |
29% 3.72 mg |
Magnesium |
75% 268 mg |
Manganese |
109% 2.285 mg |
Phosphorus |
69% 484 mg |
Potassium |
15% 705 mg |
Selenium |
4% 2.5 μg |
Sodium |
0% 1 mg |
Zinc |
32% 3.08 mg |
Other constituents |
Quantity |
Water |
4.4 g |