Omega Acids in Nuts and oils
Almonds have the highest concentration of Vitamin E
Flaxseeds have the highest concentration of Omega 3 among all seeds and nuts
Walnuts have the highest concentration of Omega 3 among all nuts
Pistachios have the highest concentration of Lutein + Zeaxanthin among all nuts (340 mcg/ounce). Lutein and Zeaxanthin is helpful for Macular degeneration and preventing cataract.
Peanuts are actually Legumes. Peanuts have more complete Protein profile than any other nut or seed
Nuts Raw 1oz each
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Vitamin E
(mg) |
Omega 9
Oleic Acid
18:1 Undiff. |
Omega 6
Linoleic acid
18:2 Undiff. |
Omega 3
Linolenic Acid
18:3 Undiff. |
Saturated Fats |
| Almonds |
7.33 |
9.06 |
3.463 |
N/A |
1.1 |
| Brazil nuts |
1.62 |
6.867 |
5.824 |
0.010 |
4.291 |
| Cashews |
0.26 |
6.669 |
2.206 |
0.018 |
2.206 |
| Flaxseed |
0.09 |
2.061 |
1.653 |
6.388 |
1.026 |
| Hazel nuts |
4.26 |
12.872 |
2.221 |
0.025 |
1.266 |
| Macadamia |
0.15 |
12.405 |
0.367 |
0.058 |
3.419 |
| Peanuts |
2.36 |
6.735 |
4.410 |
0.001 |
1.937 |
| Pecans |
0.40 |
11.567 |
5.848 |
0.28 |
1.752 |
| Pistachios |
0.65 |
6.431 |
3.742 |
0.072 |
1.542 |
| Poppy seeds |
0.31 |
1.728 |
8.537 |
0.092 |
1.364 |
| Pumpkin seeds |
0 |
4.010 |
5.869 |
0.051 |
2.459 |
| Walnuts |
0.20 |
2.495 |
10.799 |
2.574 |
1.737 |
| Watermelon seeds |
N/A |
2.074 |
7.965 |
N/A |
2.772 |
Oils 1 Tablespoon each
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Vitamin E
(mg) |
Omega 9
Oleic Acid
18:1 Undiff. |
Omega 6
Linoleic acid
18:2 Undiff. |
Omega 3
Linolenic Acid
18:2 Undiff. |
Saturated Fats |
| Almond |
5.33 |
9.438 |
2.366 |
0 |
1.115 |
| Butter oil Anhydrous |
0.36 |
3.203 |
0.288 |
0.185 |
7.926 |
| Canola |
2.39 |
7.854 |
2.842 |
1.302 |
0.994 |
| Coconut |
0.33 |
2.834 |
0.387 |
0.45 |
11.764 |
| Flaxseed |
2.38 |
2.747 |
1.727 |
7.249 |
1.278 |
| Mustard seed |
N/A |
1.625 |
2.146 |
0.826 |
1.621 |
| Olive oil |
0.65 |
3.207 |
0.439 |
0.034 |
0.621 |
| Soybean |
1.25 |
3.101 |
6.936 |
0.925 |
1.958 |
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