Sustainability
Almonds: Powering Your Future with Edible Batteries
Photo caption: The edible battery (center), surrounded by the ingredients used to make it (clockwise from top right): almonds, capers, edible gold foil, activated carbon,
Pistachios have a glucose- and insulin-lowering effect, so they may help you lower blood sugar levels(1).
Pistachios are high in monounsaturated fat(2) (good fat)
which may help your heart health(3).
Pistachios are high in protein, making them the perfect pre-workout snack
Photo caption: The edible battery (center), surrounded by the ingredients used to make it (clockwise from top right): almonds, capers, edible gold foil, activated carbon,
In the world of culinary delights, there exists a treasure trove of ingredients that not only tantalize the taste buds but also offer a plethora
Happy Pistachio Day! Each year, 26 February is dedicated to this nut, which punches above its weight when it comes to taste and nutrition! Pistachio lovers rejoice as they eat their favourite nut all day long.
In the world of culinary delights, there exists a treasure trove of ingredients that not only tantalize the taste buds but also offer a plethora
Happy Pistachio Day! Each year, 26 February is dedicated to this nut, which punches above its weight when it comes to taste and nutrition! Pistachio lovers rejoice as they eat their favourite nut all day long.
Have you ever heard the expression you are what you eat? Well, in some sense, it’s true. Nutrients from the foods we eat provide the foundation of function and wholeness of all the cells in our body, which is why it is important that we try to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.
1.Kendall, C. W. C., Josse, A. R., Esfahani, A., & Jenkins, D. J. A. (2011). The impact of pistachio intake alone or in combination with high-carbohydrate foods on post-prandial glycemia. European journal of clinical nutrition, 65(6), 696.
2. Regulation (EC) Nº 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006.
3. Lippi, G., Cervellin, G., & Mattiuzzi, C. (2016). More pistachio nuts for improving the blood lipid profile. Systematic review of epidemiological evidence. Acta Bio Medica Atenei Parmensis, 87(1), 5-12.
| Nutrient | Units | Value per 100 g | Value per 28 g, 1 oz (1 handful) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Proximates |
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|
Water |
g |
1.85 |
0.52 |
|
Energy |
kcal |
572 |
162 |
|
Energy |
kJ |
2392 |
678 |
|
Protein |
g |
21.05 |
5.97 |
|
Total lipid (fat) |
g |
45.82 |
12.99 |
|
Ash |
g |
3.00 |
0.85 |
|
Carbohydrate, by difference |
g |
28.28 |
8.02 |
|
Fiber, total dietary |
g |
10.3 |
2.9 |
|
Sugars, total |
g |
7.74 |
2.19 |
|
Sucrose |
g |
7.09 |
2.01 |
|
Glucose (dextrose) |
g |
0.25 |
0.07 |
|
Fructose |
g |
0.22 |
0.06 |
|
Lactose |
g |
|
|
|
Maltose |
g |
0.13 |
0.04 |
|
Galactose |
g |
0.25 |
0.07 |
|
Starch |
g |
1.38 |
0.39 |
|
Minerals |
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|
Calcium, Ca |
mg |
107 |
30 |
|
Iron, Fe |
mg |
4.01 |
1.14 |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
mg |
109 |
31 |
|
Phosphorus, P |
mg |
469 |
133 |
|
Potassium, K |
mg |
1007 |
285 |
|
Sodium, Na |
mg |
6 |
2 |
|
Zinc, Zn |
mg |
2.34 |
0.66 |
|
Copper, Cu |
mg |
1.293 |
0.367 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
mg |
1.243 |
0.352 |
|
Selenium, Se |
µg |
10.0 |
2.8 |
|
Vitamins |
|||
|
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid |
mg |
3.0 |
0.9 |
|
Thiamin |
mg |
0.695 |
0.197 |
|
Riboflavin |
mg |
0.234 |
0.066 |
|
Niacin |
mg |
1.373 |
0.389 |
|
Pantothenic acid |
mg |
0.513 |
0.145 |
|
Vitamin B-6 |
mg |
1.122 |
0.318 |
|
Folate, total |
µg |
51 |
14 |
|
Folic acid |
µg |
|
|
|
Folate, food |
µg |
51 |
14 |
|
Folate, DFE |
µg |
51 |
14 |
|
Choline, total |
mg |
71.4 |
20.2 |
|
Betaine |
mg |
0.8 |
0.2 |
|
Vitamin B-12 |
µg |
|
|
|
Vitamin B-12, added |
µg |
|
|
|
Vitamin A, RAE |
µg |
13 |
4 |
|
Retinol |
µg |
|
|
|
Carotene, beta |
µg |
159 |
45 |
|
Carotene, alpha |
µg |
|
|
|
Vitamin A, IU |
IU |
|
|
|
Lycopene |
µg |
|
|
|
Lutein + zeaxanthin |
µg |
1160 |
329 |
|
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) |
mg |
2.17 |
0.62 |
|
Vitamin E, added |
mg |
|
|
|
Tocopherol, beta |
mg |
0.13 |
0.04 |
|
Tocopherol, gamma |
mg |
23.42 |
6.64 |
|
Tocopherol, delta |
mg |
0.55 |
0.16 |
|
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) |
µg |
|
|
|
Vitamin D |
IU |
|
|
|
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) |
µg |
13.2 |
3.7 |
|
Lipids |
|||
|
4:0 |
g |
|
|
|
Fatty acids, total saturated |
g |
5.645 |
1.600 |
|
6:0 |
g |
|
|
|
8:0 |
g |
|
|
|
10:0 |
g |
|
|
|
14:1 |
g |
|
|
|
17:0 |
g |
0.011 |
0.003 |
|
12:0 |
g |
|
|
|
14:0 |
g |
0.009 |
0.003 |
|
15:1 |
g |
0.009 |
0.003 |
|
13:0 |
g |
|
|
|
18:0 |
g |
0.558 |
0.158 |
|
15:0 |
g |
|
|
|
16:1 undifferentiated |
g |
0.464 |
0.132 |
|
20:0 |
g |
0.033 |
0.009 |
|
22:0 |
g |
0.026 |
0.007 |
|
16:0 |
g |
4.994 |
1.416 |
|
18:1 undifferentiated |
g |
23.926 |
6.783 |
|
18:1 c |
g |
|
|
|
16:1 c |
g |
|
|
|
18:2 n-6 c,c |
g |
|
|
|
16:1 t |
g |
|
|
|
18:1 t |
g |
|
|
|
24:0 |
g |
0.011 |
0.003 |
|
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated |
g |
24 |
6.955 |
|
20:1 |
g |
0.106 |
|
|
18:2 CLAs |
g |
|
|
|
17:1 |
g |
|
0.006 |
|
22:1 undifferentiated |
g |
0.005 |
-1 |
|
18:2 t not further defined |
g |
|
|
|
18:3 undifferentiated |
g |
|
0.060 |
|
24:1 c |
g |
|
|
|
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated |
g |
13.346 |
3 |
|
18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) |
g |
|
|
|
18:3 n-6 c,c,c |
g |
|
|
|
18:2 undifferentiated |
g |
|
|
|
18:4 |
g |
|
|
|
20:2 n-6 c,c |
g |
|
|
|
20:3 undifferentiated |
g |
0.005 |
0.001 |
|
20:4 undifferentiated |
g |
|
0.001 |
|
20:5 n-3 (EPA) |
g |
|
|
|
22:5 n-3 (DPA) |
g |
|
|
|
22:6 n-3 (DHA) |
g |
|
|
|
Fatty acids, total trans |
g |
|
|
|
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic |
g |
|
|
|
Cholesterol |
mg |
|
|
|
Stigmasterol |
mg |
|
|
|
Campesterol |
mg |
10 |
3 |
|
Beta-sitosterol |
mg |
210 |
60 |
|
Amino Acids |
|||
|
Tryptophan |
g |
0.262 |
0.074 |
|
Threonine |
g |
0.714 |
0.202 |
|
Isoleucine |
g |
0.957 |
0.271 |
|
Leucine |
g |
1.675 |
0.475 |
|
Lysine |
g |
1.189 |
0.337 |
|
Methionine |
g |
0.375 |
0.106 |
|
Cystine |
g |
0.305 |
0.086 |
|
Phenylalanine |
g |
1.140 |
0.323 |
|
Tyrosine |
g |
0.531 |
0.151 |
|
Valine |
g |
1.305 |
0.370 |
|
Arginine |
g |
2.228 |
0.632 |
|
Histidine |
g |
0.535 |
0.152 |
|
Alanine |
g |
1.016 |
0.288 |
|
Aspartic acid |
g |
1.968 |
0.558 |
|
Glutamic acid |
g |
4.490 |
1.273 |
|
Glycine |
g |
1.054 |
0.299 |
|
Proline |
g |
0.980 |
0.278 |
|
Serine 2 3 |
g |
1.340 |
0.380 |
|
Others |
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|
Alcohol, ethyl |
g |
|
|
|
Caffeine |
mg |
|
|
|
Theobromine |
mg |
|
|