Walnut
Recipes featuring Walnut
Nutritional Content (per 100g)
15.0
%
Proteins
Shelled nut with moderate protein stores.
65.0
%
Fats
Exceptional source of plant-based omega-3 (ALA) and polyunsaturates.
14.0
%
Carbohydrates
6.7
%
Fiber
Cell walls and skins add fiber.
2.6
%
Sugar
9.0
%
Omega-3
Health Scores
15/100
Proteins
Shelled nut with moderate protein stores.
47/100
Fats
Exceptional source of plant-based omega-3 (ALA) and polyunsaturates.
6/100
Fiber
Cell walls and skins add fiber.
85/100
Vitamins
Good vitamin E source plus some B vitamins in the walnut kernel.
94/100
Antioxidants
Exceptionally high polyphenol content (ellagitannins).
61/100
Prebiotic
Detailed Nutritional Information
Proteins
15.0 % per 100g
Shelled nut with moderate protein stores.
Fats
65.0 % per 100g
Exceptional source of plant-based omega-3 (ALA) and polyunsaturates.
Carbohydrates
14.0 % per 100g
Fiber
6.7 % per 100g
Cell walls and skins add fiber.
Sugar
2.6 % per 100g
Omega-3
9.0 % per 100g
Proteins
Quality score: 15/100
Shelled nut with moderate protein stores.
Fats
Quality score: 47/100
Exceptional source of plant-based omega-3 (ALA) and polyunsaturates.
Fiber
Quality score: 6/100
Cell walls and skins add fiber.
Vitamins
Quality score: 85/100
Good vitamin E source plus some B vitamins in the walnut kernel.
Antioxidants
Quality score: 94/100
Exceptionally high polyphenol content (ellagitannins).
Prebiotic
Quality score: 61/100
Healthy Recipes with Walnut
walnut pesto pasta
A creamy pasta dish made with a rich walnut-based pesto, garlic, Parmesan, olive oil, and fresh herbs.
Pkhali
A paste made from spinach or beets mixed with ground walnuts, garlic, and spices.
Cevizli Sucuk
Candied walnuts strung on a thread and dipped in grape molasses, dried into a chewy snack.
walnut brownies
A rich and fudgy dessert made with chocolate, walnuts, butter, and sugar, baked into a dense and chewy brownie.
Walnut baklava
A rich and flaky dessert made with layers of phyllo dough, finely chopped walnuts, and sweet syrup or honey.
