Almonds: Nutrient Units

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Almonds: Nutrient (Units) Calories (kcal) 578

 

Protein (g) 21

Fiber (g) 12

Sugars (g) 5

Calcium (mg) 248

Iron (mg) 4

Magnesium (mg) 275

Phosphorus (mg) 474

Potassium (mg) 728

 

 

Sodium (mg) 1

Zinc (mg) 3

Copper (mg) 1

Manganese (mg) 3

Selenium (mg) 8

 

 

Vitamin C (mg) 0

Thiamin (mg) 0.2

Riboflavin (mg) 0.8

Niacin (mg) 4

Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.1

Folate (mcg) 29

 

 

Vitamin A (IU) 10

Vitamin E (mg ATE) 26

Cholesterol (mg) 0

Saturated Fat (g) 4

Monounsaturated Fat (g) 32

Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 12

Linoleic Acid (18:2) (g) 12

Phytosterols (mg) 120

 

An Important Ingredient for Heart-Healthy Foods

 

Almonds are good for you. When you add almonds as an ingredient, you are

making the product healthier. Blue Diamond almonds contain protein, vitamins

and minerals that are difficult to find in most processes foods.

Almonds and other nuts have been shown to protect against heart disease in

numerous large population studies.

About 92% of the fat in almonds is unsaturated fat (the good fat).

 

 

Almonds have no cholesterol. When you consume a diet high in monounsaturated

fat (found in almonds), it has been shown that Total Cholesterol and the

LDL-Cholesterol (bad cholesterol) levels are significantly reduced.

A one-ounce serving of almonds contains 35% of the Daily Recommended Intake

for Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. Recent studies suggest that Vitamin E

helps protect against cardiovascular disease, the effects of aging, and may

reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

 

 

Almond skins contain phytochemicals such as flavonoids and anthocyanins

(including quercetin, kaempferol, naringenin and catechin). These compounds

protect you from disease and oxidative stress. Almonds are a great source of

these powerful antioxidants, which team up with the Vitamin E to provide

even extra protection.

Almonds are a good source for calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.

They are important to help prevent osteoporosis and to build strong bones.

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