Walnuts (Juglans regia)




Walnuts
Customer’s Myth Kanti Sweets Facts
Walnuts are concentrated with fat so their consumption leads to weight gain. Walnuts are one of the healthiest nuts and are full of good fats and nutrients.
These nuts are packed with many B- complex groups of vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin-B6 and folates.
They are also very rich source of minerals like manganese, copper, potassium, calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium and selenium.
Omega 3 fatty acids are found in abundance which by virtue of anti- inflammatory action helps to lower the risk of blood pressure, coronary artery diseases, strokes and breast, colon and prostate cancers.
Walnuts are called brain food as nearly 60% of our brain structure comprises of Omega 3 fatty acids. Walnut Oil exhibits excellent astringent properties and nourishes dry skin and improves its texture. A handful of walnuts a day provides recommended levels of minerals, vitamins and proteins.
Walnuts Nutritional value per 100 g.
Principle Nutrient Value Percentage of RDA
Energy 654 Kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 13.71 g 11%
Protein 15.23 g 27%
Total Fat 65.21 g 217%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Dietary Fiber 6.7 g 18%
Vitamins
Folates 98 µg 24%
Niacin 1.125 mg 7%
Pantothenic acid 0.570 mg 11%
Pyridoxine 0.537 mg 41%
Riboflavin 0.150 mg 11.50%
Thiamin 0.341 mg 28%
Vitamin A 20 IU 0.50%
Vitamin C 1.3 mg 2%
Vitamin E-γ 20.83 mg 139%
Vitamin K 2.7 µg 2%
Electrolytes
Sodium 2 mg 0%
Potassium 441 mg 9%
Minerals
Calcium 98 mg 10%
Copper 1.5 mg 167%
Iron 2.9 mg 36%
Magnesium 158 mg 39.50%
Manganese 3.4 mg 148%
Phosphorus 346 mg 49%
Selenium 4.9 µg 9%
Zinc 3.09 mg 28%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß 12 µg ..
Crypto-xanthin- ß 0 µg ..
Lutein-zeaxanthin 9 µg ..