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An edible dry fruit or seed covered with a hard shell that protects the kernel or meat inside. Generally, the shell is removed and discarded and only the kernel, known as the nut, inside is the item to be eaten. Nuts are available shelled or unshelled and the shelled nuts are available blanched or unblanched, whole or chopped, halved, minced, raw, oil roasted, dry-roasted, salted, unsalted, and coated with a flavoring. Nuts are also available ground as powders or butters. Some common varieties of foods referred to as nuts include: almonds, cashews, chestnuts, hazelnuts, hickory nuts, macadamias, peanuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, soy nuts, sunflower seeds, and walnuts. Although peanuts and soy nuts are referred to as nuts, they are actually a legume. Similarly, Brazil nuts are actually seeds from a Amazon tree, while almonds and walnuts are actually stone fruits, similar to peaches and olives.
Nuts are high in protein and monounsaturated fat. Cholesterol free, nuts provide fiber, Vitamin E, calcium, and other nutritional benefits. When storing nuts, keep them refrigerated in an airtight container if they are to be stored for long periods of time. Refrigerated or frozen, nuts will last for up to 6 months before becoming less flavorful or rancid, due to their high fat content.
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USDA Nutrition Facts |
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| Serving Size 1 oz |
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| Calories 430 |
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| Protein 7g |
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| Total Fat 25g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 45g |
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| Dietary Fiber 2g |
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| Sugars 25g |
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| Potassium 95mg |
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| Sodium 363mg |
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| Cholesterol 46mg |
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| Serving Size 1 cup |
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| Calories 557 |
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| Protein 20g |
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| Total Fat 44g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 27g |
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| Dietary Fiber 10g |
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| Sugars 7g |
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| Potassium 1025mg |
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| Sodium 1mg |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
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| Serving Size 1 cup |
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| Calories 673 |
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| Protein 13g |
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| Total Fat 68g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 13g |
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| Dietary Fiber 3g |
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| Sugars 3g |
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| Potassium 597mg |
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| Sodium 2mg |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
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Nut term - Related Content |
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| A kitchen utensil or tool that is used to apply pressure on the hard shells of nuts in order to crack open the shell for removal of the nut meat. Nut crackers are available in ... |
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| A flavored butter, served with fish, which consists of finely chopped or ground nuts mixed with softened butter. Walnuts, pecans and cashews are all good nuts to use. The butter ... |
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| A type of oil obtained from the nut of the macadamia tree. The tree is native to Australia, which leads the world in production of the nut and the oil. Hawaii, Kenya, South ... |
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| Native to Australia, this variety of nut is grown on Bunya pine trees. Covered by a hard fibrous shell, the meat of this nut is cream colored, chestnut-like texture, and tastes ... |
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| A corn product made from the kernels of a giant corn hybrid. The corn is baked using a process that produces kernels with a hard-textured outer layer covering a hollow inside. ... |
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Homemade Blueberry Nut Bread is easy to prepare and tastes great. Blueberry Nut Bread serves as either a breakfast bread or dessert bread. Follow these simple instructions ... |
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| The combination of macadamia nuts and white chocolate provide a rich delicious taste to these cookies. |
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| An easy recipe that creates a peanut butter flavored bar with a smooth and crunchy texture. |
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| Festive, colorful appetizer that is full of flavor. |
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| Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves are combined with pumpkin and walnuts to create a delicious muffin that can be enjoyed anytime. |
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| This blueberry bread has a hint of zesty lemon and the crunch of pecans. |
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