Raw almonds:
Almonds are a nutritious portable low-Carbohydrate food. Raw and roasted almonds are sodium free.
Nutrition facts
1 ounce (28 g) or about 24 whole unsalted almonds
Calories: 164
Fat: 14.2 g
Sodium: 0mg
Carbohydrates: 6.1 g
Fiber: 3.5 g
Sugars: 1.2 g
Proteins: 6 g
Almonds are a good source of fiber and have a lower glycemic index than many other nuts making them a good choice for people on low carb diets.
Almonds are A high fat food and provide about 22% of the recommended daily amount of fat in a single ounce. However most of the fat is monounsaturated fat, which has cardio protective properties.
Almonds are a good source of vegan proteins and contain small amounts of all the essential and nonessential amino acids.
Health benefits of almonds:
According to many studies Eating 28 g of Nuts per day as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. When it comes to almonds this may be due to the high content of the lipid lowering monounsaturated fat fiber content and antioxidant effects of vitamin E.
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