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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Walnuts"
| Food Name: Walnuts | |
| Food Group: Nuts and Seeds | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 654 | Total Fat (g): 65 |
| Protein (g): 15 | Carbohydrates (g): 14 |
| Sugars (g): 3 | Fiber (g): 7 |
| Net Carbs (g): 7 | Water (g): 4 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 6 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 8933 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 47174 | Omega-3 (mg): 9080 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 38093 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 20 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 1 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 1 | Vitamin E (mg): 1 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 3 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 98 | Food Folate (mcg): 98 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 98 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 98 | Iron (mg): 3 |
| Magnesium (mg): 158 | Phosphorus (mg): 346 |
| Potassium (mg): 441 | Sodium (mg): 2 |
| Zinc (mg): 3 | Copper (mg): 2 |
| Manganese (mg): 3 | Selenium (mcg): 5 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 170 | Threonine (mg): 596 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 625 | Leucine (mg): 1170 |
| Lysine (mg): 424 | Methionine (mg): 236 |
| Cystine (mg): 208 | Phenylalanine (mg): 711 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 406 | Valine (mg): 753 |
| Arginine (mg): 2278 | Histidine (mg): 391 |
| Alanine (mg): 696 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1829 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 2816 | Glycine (mg): 816 |
| Proline (mg): 706 | Serine (mg): 934 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 39 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 12 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 9 | PRAL Score: 6 |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Sucrose (g): 2 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Walnuts
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Walnuts'?
100 grams of 'Walnuts' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 15g (around 30% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 14g (around 5% of daily requirement),
Fat – 65g (around 83% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Walnuts'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Walnuts' provides around 654 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 33% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Walnuts' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Walnuts' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 15g protein, 14g carbs, and 65g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Walnuts' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Walnuts' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Magnesium (mg): 158 mg (38% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 346 mg (28% DV),
Zinc (mg): 3 mg (27% DV),
Copper (mg): 2 mg (222% DV),
Manganese (mg): 3 mg (130% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Iron (mg): 3 mg (17% DV).
'Walnuts' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 98 mg (8% DV),
Potassium (mg): 441 mg (9% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 5 mcg (9% DV),
Sodium (mg): 2 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Walnuts in significant amounts?
'Walnuts' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 mg (77% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 98 mcg (25% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 98 mcg (25% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 98 mcg (25% DV).
'Walnuts' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 1 mcg (0% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 20 IU (1% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 1 mg (1% DV),
Vitamin E (mg): 1 mg (7% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 3 mcg (3% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Walnuts' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Saturated Fat (g): 6 g (30% of max recommended),
Copper (mg): 2 mg (20% of max recommended),
Manganese (mg): 3 mg (27% of max recommended).