Nutritious Facts

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Brazil nuts are very nutritious and energy dense.

A 1-ounce (28-gram) serving of Brazil nuts contains the following nutrients:

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 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/brazil-nuts-benefits

Chickpeas boast an impressive nutritional profile.

They contain a moderate number of calories, providing 269 per cup (164 grams). Approximately 67% of these calories come from carbs, while the rest comes from protein and fat.

Chickpeas also provide a variety of vitamins and minerals, as well as a decent amount of fiber and protein. A 1-cup (164-gram) serving of cooked chickpeas offers:

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/chickpeas-nutrition-benefits

Mung beans are rich in vitamins and minerals.

One cup (7 ounces or 202 grams) of boiled mung beans contains:

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mung-beans

Beets boast an impressive nutritional profile.

They’re low in calories yet high in valuable vitamins and minerals. In fact, they contain a bit of almost all of the vitamins and minerals your body needs.

Here’s an overview of the nutrients found in a 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of boiled beetroot:

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-beets

Hazelnuts have a great nutrient profile. Although they are high in calories, they are loaded with nutrients and healthy fats.

One ounce (28 grams, or about 20 whole kernels) of hazelnuts contains:

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/hazelnut-benefits

White mushrooms are low in calories but pack plenty of nutrients.

One cup (96 grams) of whole white mushrooms provides:

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/white-mushroom-nutrition

Okra boasts an impressive nutrient profile.

One cup (100 grams) of raw okra contains:

Okra is an excellent source of vitamins C and K1.

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/okra-health-benefits

Hemp seeds are loaded with nutrients. A 3-tablespoon portion provides the following:

Hemp seeds are also packed with key vitamins and minerals, including 100% of the daily value (DV) for manganese. Manganese is a nutrient needed to maintain strong bones and produce collagen for healthy skin and joints.5

With that portion of hemp seeds, you'll also take in 25% of the DV for zinc, which supports immune function, and 10%-25% of the recommended intake for key energy-supporting B vitamins. Hemp seeds are also rich in a variety of antioxidants and protective bio-active compounds. Hemp seeds are also high in magnesium, potassium, and calcium.

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-health-benefits-of-hemp-seeds

 Almonds boast an impressive nutrient profile. A 1-ounce (oz), or 28-gram (g), serving of almonds contains:

This is all from a small handful of almonds, which has 164 calories and 6 grams of carbohydrates, which includes 3.5 grams of fiber.

It is important to note that your body does not absorb about 6% of the fats in almonds because this fat is inaccessible to digestive enzymes (3Trusted Source).

Almonds are also high in phytic acid, a substance that binds certain minerals and prevents them from being absorbed by the body.

While phytic acid is generally considered a healthy antioxidant, it also slightly reduces the amount of iron, zinc, and calcium your body absorbs from almonds.

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-proven-benefits-of-almonds