Almond Health Benefits – One Mighty Little Nut
When we add almonds to our formulations, we’re not just giving our customers flavor and texture, we’re giving them what they’re asking for—a way to eat the things they love, with some impressive added health benefits:
- An excellent source of Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) – an important antioxidant
- Only 1 gram of saturated fat and 13 grams of “good” mono– and polyunsaturated fats
- 3.5 grams of dietary fiber, an important touch point for consumers
- 8% Daily Value of calcium, for those with a dairy intolerance
- Cholesterol-free – may also help to maintain a healthy heart and lower cholesterol
Almond Nutrition
Compared to other tree nuts, almonds come out ahead nutritionally. For example, they:
- Contain the most protein
- Boast 231% more calcium
- Have the least amount of saturated fat
- Possess 174% more vitamin E
- Encompass the highest fiber content
- Delivers 268mg of magnesium per serving