What is an almond?
A almond is a type of seed. (1)
What does an almond do?
may help prevent cancer(1)
strengthen bones (1)
promote heart health (1)
may increase vitamin E levels in the plasma and red blood cells (1)
may lower overall cholesterol levels (1)
may help boost or maintain levels of HDL cholesterol (1)
What are types of almonds?
raw almonds (1)
toasted almonds (1)
There are over 30 varieties of almonds. (2)
The most common variety of almonds is Nonpareil. (2)
Sonora variety (2)
Aldrich variety (2)
Winter variety (2)
Carmel variety (2)
What do almonds contain?
1 oz contains 164 calories (1)
1 oz contains 6.1 carbohydrates (1)
1 oz contains 1.2 grams of sugar (1)
1 oz contains 14.2 grams of fat (1)
1 oz contains 12.4 grams of unsaturated fat (1)
contains monounsaturated fat (2)
contains saturated fat (2)
contains polyunsaturated fat (2)
1 oz contains 3.5 grams of fiber (1)
1 oz contains 6.0 grams of protein (1)
1 oz contains 76.3 mg of calcium (1)
1 oz contains 1.0 mg of iron (1)
1 oz contains 76.5 mg of magnesium (1)
1 oz contains 136 mg of phosphorus (1)
1 oz contains 208 mg of potassium (1)
1 oz contains 0.9 mg of zinc (1)
1 oz contains 0.3 mg of copper (1)
1 oz contains 0.6 mg of manganese (1)
1 oz contains 1.2 mcg of selenium (1)
1 oz contains 12.5 mcg, DFE folate (1)
1 oz contains 7.27 mg of vitamin E (1)
1 oz of whole almonds contains 0.3 mg of sodium (2)
contains phytonutrients (2)
contains flavonoids (2)
antinutrients (3)
0 cholesterol (1)
1 oz of plain almonds contains 7.27 milligrams of vitamin E (1)
the skin contains antioxidants (3)
the skin contains polyphenols (3)
Where does an almond come from?
an almond tree (1)
What is the RDA for almonds?
Authors of a study recommend a peron to consume 45 grams of almonds per day. (1)
When are almods harvested?
In Callifornia, USA, almonds are harvested from August through October. (2)
Resources
1. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/269468
2. https://www.verywellfit.com/almond-nutrition-facts-calories-and-health-benefits-4108974
3. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/soaking-almonds#benefits
