ALMOND
Almonds are the seeds of the fruits cultivated from the almond tree. The scientific name of these dry fruits is Prunus dulcis and they are native to the Middle East, India, and North Africa. They are now found in places like Iran, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Turkey, Syria, Jordan, and Israel as well. The taste of almonds ranges from sweet to bitter and both are readily available in markets.
Natural, unsalted almonds are a tasty and nutritious snack with plenty of health benefits. Loaded with minerals, they are also among the healthiest of tree nuts. Just a handful of nutrient-rich almonds a day helps promote heart health and prevent weight gain, and it may even help fight diseases like diabetes and Alzheimer’s.
In Almond Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
| Energy | 2,408 kJ (576 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 21.69 g |
| Starch | 0.74 g |
|---|---|
| Sugars
lactose
|
3.89 g
0.00 g
|
| Dietary fiber | 12.2 g |
|
Protein
|
21.22 g
|
| Tryptophan | 0.214 g |
| Threonine | 0.598 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.702 g |
| Leucine | 1.488 g |
| Lysine | 0.580 g |
| Methionine | 0.151 g |
| Cystine | 0.189 g |
| Phenylalanine | 1.120 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.452 g |
| Valine | 0.817 g |
| Arginine | 2.446 g |
| Histidine | 0.557 g |
| Alanine | 1.027 g |
| Aspartic acid | 2.911 g |
| Glutamic acid | 6.810 g |
| Glycine | 1.469 g |
| Proline | 1.032 g |
| Serine | 0.948 g |