Description
Cashews contain high amount of copper, which is essential for energy production, healthy brain development and a strong immune system. Cashews are also an important source of magnesium and manganese, which are important nutrients for bone health (2), (3) (4).
Just one handful of cashews (28 g) contains the following nutrients (5):
Calories: 157
Protein: 5 grams
Fat: 12 grams
Carbohydrates: 9 grams
Fiber: 1 gram
Copper: 67% of the recommended daily intake
Magnesium: 20% of the recommended daily intake
Manganese: 20% of the recommended daily intake
Zinc: 15% of the recommended daily intake
Phosphorus: 13% of the recommended daily intake
Iron: 11% of the recommended daily intake
Selenium: 10% of the recommended daily intake
Thiamine: 10% of the recommended daily intake
Vitamin K: 8% of the recommended daily intake
Vitamin B6: 7% of the recommended daily intake
With this nutritional profile, it is difficult to imagine a better snack than a handful of cashews between two main meals, but it is also a perfect addition to your morning porridge.
INGREDIENTS: Cashews
Packaged in a gluten-free factory
Nutrition facts in 100g | ||
Energy | 2,315kJ / 553kcal | |
Total fat | 44 g | |
– Saturated fat | 7.8 g | |
Carbohydrates | 33 g | |
– Sugars | 5.9 g | |
Fiber | 3 g | |
Protein | 18.2 g | |
Salt | 0 g |
References
1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257681/
2 https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Copper-HealthProfessional/
3 https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/
4 https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Manganese-HealthProfessional/
5 https://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3095/2