Which type of nuts are the healthiest and most nutritious? pecans? almonds? cashews? pistachios?

Answer 1

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My own research into this came up with the following:

Ranked by their nutrient density.the varieties listed here contain the most protein, fiber, B-vitamins, calcium, minerals, and vitamin E for the least amount of saturated fat: 1.Almonds 2. Filberts (hazelnuts) 3. Peanuts 4. Chestnuts 5. Pistachios 6. Walnuts 7.Cashews 8. Pecans 9. Macadamias

Nutrients in one ounce of almonds (a medium-size handful):
• 166 calories
• 5 grams of protein
• 14 grams of fat (90 percent unsaturated)
• 4 grams of fiber (the highest fiber content of any nut or
seed), unblanched
• 80 milligrams of calcium
• 1.4 milligrams of zinc
• 1 milligram of iron
• 6.7 milligrams of vitamin E
• some B-vitamins, minerals, and selenium

Though ranked the best, I Iearned from a practioner of Ayurvedic medicine that almonds are not easily digestible - so that's something to consider also

Filberts, (hazelnuts) because they are high in the amino acid tryptophan, are a good nut for sleep. Almonds and filberts have the most vitamin E (6.7 milligrams per ounce) - nearly 25 percent of the adult recommended dietary allowance.
Walnuts have the greatest concentration of omega-3 fatty acids.

Chestnuts are lowest in fat, containing only about 10 percent as much fat as other nuts. What little fat is in the chestnut (1.3 grams per ounce) is nearly all the unsaturated type. Chestnuts also contain three grams of fiber per ounce, but they are relatively low in protein.
It is interesting to note that soybean nuts and peanuts which are not really nuts at all.but legumes meaning that they come from plants rather than trees, are very nutritious. Soybean nuts, while less popular because of their less appealing taste, are actually the most nutritious nut.

I hope this helpful

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There are some excellent sites to consult on nut nutrition..I Iiked this one - it was the most informative: AskDrSears.com

Answer 2

I hear almonds and walnuts are among the most nutritious.

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an old timer told me this at a supermarket.

Answer 3

pistachios are good, less oil,,,,,

Answer 4

All the four you mentioned are good. My vote goes to cashews.

Answer 5

It seems to me that according to this link I found online states that Almonds are healthiest and nutitious, although all nuts are good for you, just not too much. Small portions makes a difference.

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http://healthgate.partners.org/browsing/…

Answer 6

From using the south beach diet and can honestly say that cashews, almonds, and macadamia. They are great source of protein w/ just the right amount of carbs .

Answer 7

i love cashews!!!

Answer 8

Any are good.

Answer 9

They are all the same.They are all good for you as long as your not allergic

Answer 10

all nuts are good and healthy but if i recall it is the walnut that takes the cake for the highest nutrients in smallest package

Answer 11

Walnuts are the best because they are high in antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids.

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My brain

Answer 12

I read in a Health magazine that if you eat a handful of walnuts a day that it helps keep your heart healthy because of the omega acids in them.

Answer 13

i think almonds

Answer 14

pistachios.. hands down

Answer 15

It's all good.

Answer 16

almonds are healthiest

Answer 17

my friend, u should see the book of the blood type diet and than u can see witch nuts are the healthiest for you > thanx

Answer 18

It's good to eat a variety for better health. Each one may offer something the body needs.

Answer 19

almonds good siures net thats what my doc say

Answer 20

The Fava bean cause it's a bean but it's somewhat nut like. It's bigger than most beans
and has more nutrition than most nuts but if it you compare it to regular beans then beans are better. But You're asking what's the most nutritious nut. Regular nuts there's nothing really a better than others. Most will likely say Pistachio is it!

Answer 21

almonds

Answer 22

Pecans may help prevent heart disease and cancer. Eating almonds each day lowers cholesterol significantly. Hazel nuts reduce cholesterol. Almonds promote colon health. Eating nuts cut heart death risk in men. One ounce of peanuts contains many of the vitamins and minerals necessary for the body’s growth and maintenance. Women who eat nuts or peanut butter regularly significantly seduce their risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Answer 23

almonds

Answer 24

was just reading recently in a mag that walnuts are high in omega 3 ....

Answer 25

they are all healthy and nutrious in their own ways. there is no 'best' to the nuts, thats what i believe

Answer 26

almonds for lower down cholesterol

Answer 27

Cashews are the most expensive so i would say Cashews then Pistachios, then Almonds and last will follow is the Pecans.

Answer 28

out of the ones you listed it is Almonds

Answer 29

good question, pecans

Answer 30

pecans

Answer 31

They are all equal, Pistachios have a slight lead for fibre.