Guest guest Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 http://www.pinonnuts.com/NUTrition.htm Pinon NUTrition Most people think the bestthing about a Pinon nut isthe taste! Nutritionally, Pinon nutswill surprise you! Click here to order piñon nuts nowNutritional values of Pinon nuts Nutrition Facts Serving Size 20g - (Approx. 22.7 servings per lb.) Amount Per Serving: Calories 190 Calories From Fat 140 % Daily Value Total Fat 15g - 24%Saturated Fat 4g - 18%Total Carbohydrate 9g - 3% Cholesterol 0mg - 0%Sodium 0mg - 0%Dietary Fiber 4g -14% Sugars 1g Vitamin C 2%Iron 6% Nutrition specifics: 100g of pine nuts contain 31g protein, the highest of the nuts and seeds. The best thing about pinon & pine nuts is their high concentration of monounsaturated fat, which paves the way for a healthier cardiovascular system. The vitamin D in pine nuts leads to stronger bones and teeth, by improving the body's ability to absorb calcium, and vitamins A and C may sharpen vision and boost the immune system. Nuts in general are very nutritious, providing protein and many essential vitamins, such as A and E, minerals, such as phosphorous and potassium, and fiber. The pinon is also an exceptionally good source of thiamin, at 1.28 mg/100gms. (Animal organs, rich in vitamins and minerals, have thiamin values in the 0.2 to 0.5 range. Brewers yeast has outstanding amounts of thiamin, at around 16mg/100 grams; but eating any significant amount of straight yeast is not easy, where eating 100 grams of pinon nuts is easy! Pinons contain 1% of the organic phosphorus compound lecithin, which binds chemically with cholesterol, thus reducing the amount of pure cholesterol in the bloodstream. Nuts are full of monounsaturated fats, which can help lower your cholesterol, and polyunsaturated fats, which can help prevent heart disease. Plus, nuts are a good source of protein , calcium , phosphorus , zinc , copper , selenium , folate , vitamin E and vitamin A To protect the nutritive value of the nut, pine nuts should ideally be stored 'in - shell' - apart from other wild gathered nuts.If you plan to store shelled pine nuts for long, they would be better frozen. P rocessed nuts lose their nutritional value quickly. Shelled pine nuts can become rancid easily and should be stored in the fridge or freezer. Nuts are also high in carbohydrates and oils, so shouldn't be eaten in excess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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