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:
Calories: 187
Protein: 4.1 grams
Fat: 19 grams
Carbs: 3.3 grams
Fiber: 2.1 grams
Selenium: 989% daily value (DV)
Copper: 55% DV
Magnesium: 25% DV
Phosphorus: 16% DV
Manganese: 15% DV
Zinc: 10% DV
Thiamine: 15% DV
Vitamin E: 11% DV
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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:
Calories: 269
Protein: 14.5 grams
Fat: 4 grams
Carbs: 45 grams
Fiber: 12.5 grams
Manganese: 74% of the Daily Value (DV)
Folate (vitamin B9): 71% of the DV
Copper: 64% of the DV
Iron: 26% of the DV
Zinc: 23% of the DV
Phosphorus: 22% of the DV
Magnesium: 19% of the DV
Thiamine: 16% of the DV
Vitamin B6: 13% of the DV
Selenium: 11% of the DV
Potassium: 10% of the DV
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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:
Calories: 212
Fat: 0.8 grams
Protein: 14.2 grams
Carbs: 38.7 grams
Fiber: 15.4 grams
Folate (B9): 80% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
Manganese: 30% of the RDI
Magnesium: 24% of the RDI
Vitamin B1: 22% of the RDI
Phosphorus: 20% of the RDI
Iron: 16% of the RDI
Copper: 16% of the RDI
Potassium: 15% of the RDI
Zinc: 11% of the RDI
Vitamins B2, B3, B5, B6 and selenium
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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:
Calories: 44
Protein: 1.7 grams
Fat: 0.2 grams
Carbs: 10 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Folate: 20% of the Daily Value (DV)
Manganese: 14% of the DV
Copper: 8% of the DV
Potassium: 7% of the DV
Magnesium: 6% of the DV
Vitamin C: 4% of the DV
Vitamin B6: 4% of the DV
Iron: 4% of the DV
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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:
Calories: 176
Total fat: 17 grams
Protein: 4.2 grams
Carbs: 4.7 grams
Fiber: 2.7 grams
Vitamin E: 21% of the RDI
Thiamin: 12% of the RDI
Magnesium: 12% of the RDI
Copper: 24% of the RDI
Manganese: 87% of the RDI
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White mushrooms are low in calories but pack plenty of nutrients.
One cup (96 grams) of whole white mushrooms provides:
Calories: 21
Carbs: 3 grams
Fiber: 1 gram
Protein: 3 grams
Fat: 0 grams
Vitamin D: 33% of the Daily Value (DV)
Selenium: 16% of the DV
Phosphorus: 12% of the DV
Folate: 4% of the DV
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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:
Calories: 33
Carbs: 7 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Fat: 0 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Magnesium: 14% of the Daily Value (DV)
Folate: 15% of the DV
Vitamin A: 14% of the DV
Vitamin C: 26% of the DV
Vitamin K: 26% of the DV
Vitamin B6: 14% of the DV
Okra is an excellent source of vitamins C and K1.
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Hemp seeds are loaded with nutrients. A 3-tablespoon portion provides the following:
Calories: 166 calories
Fat: 14.6 grams
Sodium: 1.5 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 2.6 grams
Fiber: 1.2 grams
Protein: 9.48 grams
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:
Fiber: 3.5 g
Protein: 6 g
Fat: 14 g (9 of which are monounsaturated)
Vitamin E: 48% of the daily value (DV)
Manganese: 27% of the DV
Magnesium: 18% of the DV
a decent amount of copper, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), and phosphorus
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.
Site Source:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-proven-benefits-of-almonds