Nuts & seeds

Nuts, pilinuts, dried

FDC 170590cup (120 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 28 · -37 vs Nuts & seeds median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Nuts, pilinuts, dried is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 28 of 100. Within nuts & seeds it ranks 54 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (72% DV), an excellent source of protein (22% DV), an excellent source of iron (20% DV). Most of its 719 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (31.2 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10.8 g · 6%Carb 4 g · 2%Fat 79.6 g · 92%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories719 kcal36%
Total fat80 g102%
Saturated fat31 g156%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium3 mg0%
Carbohydrate4 g1%
Dietary fiber-
Sugars-
Protein11 g22%
Potassium507 mg11%
Calcium145 mg11%
Iron3.5 mg20%
Magnesium302 mg72%
Vitamin C0.6 mg1%
Vitamin A2 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 170590

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium72% DV
Protein22% DV
Iron20% DV
Potassium11% DV
Calcium11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the nuts & seeds median

Nutrient density28 vs 65 median
Protein / 100 g11 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g3 vs 12 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Nuts, beechnuts, driedDensity 36 vs 28Nuts, macadamia nuts, rawDensity 37 vs 28Nuts, acorns, driedDensity 39 vs 28

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