Dry Fruits & Seeds

California Almonds (Badam) Almonds are oval-shaped nuts with a tapering end at one side. Jumbo Almonds They are hard and have a brown hue on the outside. They are off-white and buttery from the inside. The nuts are acknowledged as a storehouse of nutrients. It contains an ample amount of Vitamin E, which promotes hair growth and enhances skin. They keep you sated and have high fiber content that helps to increase metabolism; thus, aiding in weight loss. These nuts are generally soaked before consumption. They are also added to various desserts and other savory dishes. Due to the benefits received from them, about 8 to 10 almonds are recommended for daily consumption. However, overconsumption of these nuts can cause unhealthy weight gain. These nuts are not beneficial for dogs. Nutritional values per 100 Grams Fruit Almonds Calories 578.9 Glycemic Index 0   Quantity % Daily Value* Energy 308 KJ (74 kcal) Total Fat  50 g 74% Saturated fat 3.9 g 18% Polyunsaturated fat  12.4 g 27%  Monounsaturated fat 29.1 g 45%  Cholesterol  0 mg 0% Sodium  1.2 mg 0% Potassium  732 mg 19% Total Carbohydrate  21.8 g 6.9% Dietary fiber  12.8 g 54.2% Sugar  4.8 g   Protein 21.9 g 21% Vitamins Vitamin A equivalent 0 μg 0% beta-Carotene 0 μg 0% lutein zeaxanthin 0 μg 0% Thiamine (B1) 0.211 mg 14% Riboflavin (B2) 1.014 mg 32% Niacin (B3) 3.385 mg 24% Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.647 mg 12% Vitamin B6 0.13 mg 0% Folate (B9) 41 μg 33% Vitamin B12 0 μg 0% Choline 0 mg 0% Vitamin C 0 mg 0% Vitamin E 26.2 mg 16% Vitamin K 4.2 μg 3% Minerals Calcium 262 mg 20.7% Copper 0.3 mg 3% Iron 3.9 mg 19% Magnesium 263 mg 76% Manganese 139 mg 43% Phosphorus 484 mg 37% Potassium 209 mg 12% Selenium 1.9 mcg 2.6% Sodium 14.9 mg 1% Zinc 0.82 mg 10% Other Constituents Water 6.4  Lycopene 0 *Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Units :  μg = micrograms, mg = milligrams, IU = International units †Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database