Description
Almonds is a food in the "Nuts and Seeds" category and it is high in fats. It is a food with a high energy density: 100g provide about 28% of the recommended daily energy intake. Almonds as a high content of , which is why its daily consumption should be limited. Almonds is rich in minerals and vitamins. The most present mineral is Potassium (K) and in 100g it contains enough Copper (Cu) to provide 114% of the daily requirement. The most common vitamin is Vitamin E and in 100g it contains enough Vitamin E to provide 170% of the daily requirement.
Glycemic Index: 0/100 (low)
Glycemic Load: 0/100 (low)
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Nutrition Facts (100g)
| | RDA |
|---|
| Energy |
579 kcal
2422 kJ |
29% |
| Water |
4.41 g
4 ml |
0% |
| Protein |
21.2 g |
42% |
| Carbohydrate |
21.6 g |
8% |
| Sugars |
4.35 g |
9% |
| Fiber |
12.5 g |
45% |
| Fat |
49.9 g |
64% |
| Saturated 2 |
3.8 g |
(of recommended max) 19% |
| Monounsatured |
31.6 g |
79% |
| Polyunsatured |
12.3 g |
62% |
2 A maximum of 20g of saturated fat per day is recommended
Minerals
| Calcium (Ca) |
269 mg |
21% |
| Iron (Fe) |
4 mg |
22% |
| Magnesium (Mg) |
270 mg |
64% |
| Phosphorus (P) |
481 mg |
38% |
| Potassium (K) |
733 mg |
16% |
| Sodium (Na) |
1 mg |
0% |
| Zinc (Zn) |
3.12 mg |
28% |
| Copper (Cu) |
1.03 mg |
114% |
| Manganese (Mn) |
2.18 mg |
95% |
| Selenium (Se) |
0.0041 mg |
7% |
Vitamins
| Thiamin (B1) |
0.205 mg |
17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
1.14 mg |
88% |
| Niacin (B3) |
3.62 mg |
23% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) |
0.471 mg |
9% |
| Pyridoxine (B6) |
0.137 mg |
8% |
| Folate (B9) |
0.044 mg |
11% |
| Vitamin E |
25.6 mg |
171% |
Data analysis
Macronutrients relative proportion
This graph shows the relative percentage of each macronutrient in relation to the one most present. Almonds is high in fats.
⬤ Carbohydrates: 23.3%
⬤ Fats: 53.8%
⬤ Proteins: 22.9%
Vitamins relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each vitamin in relation to the one most present. The most abundant vitamin is Vitamin E. Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin. This means that any excess can be stored for later use. Vitamin E helps the immune system, it helps the body to form red blood cells and it's a natural antioxidant.
This graph shows the amount of each vitamin (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
Minerals relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each mineral in relation to the one most present. The most abundant mineral is Potassium (K). Potassium (K) is labeled as macromineral because the body needs it in high amount. Potassium (K) helps the body keep proper fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction.
This graph shows the amount of each mineral (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
