Nuts are considered a
natural source of protein , they are nutritious, energetic and tasty, they are cardio-healthy foods and they also complement our diet because they have fiber, vitamins, minerals and lipids. Those with the highest protein content cannot be missing from your pantry if you want to have healthy muscles or if you follow a vegetarian diet, among other reasons.
Protein-rich nuts
Peanuts
Also known as peanut or peanut. It belongs to the legume family, it is an annual herb that grows between 30 and 50 centimeters in height. It develops in warm and humid climates in soft soils with a sandy consistency. Its nutritional composition per 100g is:
- 27% protein
- 5% water
- 49% lipids
- 8.5% carbohydrates
- 8.1% fiber
Almonds
It is a tree from the Rosaceae family, which grows up to approximately 10 meters in height. They are an important food for making different recipes around the world, mainly those referring to desserts from a great diversity of cultures. Every 100 g of almonds provides us with:
- 20% protein
- 6% water
- 53.5% lipids
- 3.5% carbohydrates
- 14.3% fiber
Pistachios
It is a fruit tree belonging to the Anacardiaceae families, with slow growth and maturation. Its first harvest will take place after 10 years of cultivation, while production will last for more than 700 years. Its composition per 100 grams is distributed as follows:
- 18% protein
- 13.40% fiber
- 53% lipids
Cashews
It is also a genus of plants in the Anacardiaceae family, it is native to tropical climate regions in America. They are small trees called shrubs, reaching from 6 to 10 meters in height. Its composition is made up of the following per 100 gr:
- 18.22% protein
- 5.2% water
- 43.85% lipids
- 30.19% carbohydrates
- 2.54% others
Walnuts
It is the fruit provided by the walnut tree. It is native to Asia, its propagation has allowed it to expand throughout the world, improving considerably according to the varieties. The nut is composed as follows, per 100 grams:
- 14% protein
- 23.5% water.
- 68.5% lipids
- 4% carbohydrates
- 4% fiber
The combination of nuts as an alternative between meals can bring great health benefits.
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