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Always wondered about the nutrient content of different types of nuts? In addition to being a source of either monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fat, here’s some more information:
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Almonds Contain Potassium, Vitamin E, Calcium, Folate and Fibre
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Brazil Nuts Contain Potassium, Folate and Selenium
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Cashews Contain Carbohydrates, Folate and Potassium
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Hazelnuts Contain Folate, Calcium and Vitamin E
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Macadamias Contain fibre and 77.3% Monounsaturated fats, in comparison to 13.5% saturated fat
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Peanuts Contain Niacin and Folate
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Pistachios Contain Potassium, Carbohydrates, Fibre, and Vitamins A & E
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Walnuts Contain Folate and 68% Polyunsaturated fats, in comparison to 6.3% saturated fat
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Source: Food Standards Australia Nutritional Panel Calculator & USDA National Nutrient Database.
Different types of nuts contain slightly different nutrients but, generally, the nutritional content of nuts includes: • Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats • No cholesterol • Dietary fibre • Plant protein, which makes them a good alternative to meat; nuts are also high in the amino acid arginine.
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Nutshack has a large selection of dried fruit, which is a great
accompaniment to nuts as a mid morning or afternoon snack as a combined
healthier snack alternative. [click on pic to enlarge]
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There are a number of Fruit and Nut Mixes and Savoury Mixes on offer at Nutshack, ready made, so you don’t have to do this yourself. Head into a Nutshack near you and stock up for the week for your flavoursome mid morning or afternoon snacks... so easily convenient! [click on pic to enlarge]
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Nutshack Fruit & Nut Mixes
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| All mixes are unique blends of dried fruit and nuts, visit a store and try some today!
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Fruit & Nut Mix Sultanas, paw paw, pineapple, cashews, almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts. [click on pic to enlarge]
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Lunch Treat Natural Sultanas, Apricot Delight, Raw Almonds, Raw Cashews, Yoghurt Sultanas and Yoghurt Apricot Balls. [click on pic to enlarge]
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Sundried Mix Apricots, sultanas, raisins, almonds, cashews, pepitas and sunflower seeds. [click on pic to enlarge]
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Dad’s Mix Salted Roasted Peanuts, Curry Sesame Peanuts, Salted Roasted Cashews, Chinese Peanuts, Malaysian Peanuts, Hot & Spicy Peanuts and Nacho Corn Crunch. [click on pic to enlarge]
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Raw Deluxe Mix Almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, walnuts and brazil nuts. [click on pic to enlarge]
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Smoked Nacho Nuts Salted Roasted Macadamias, Salted Roasted Peanuts, Salted Roasted
Cashews, Smoked Almonds, Nacho Corn Crunch and BBQ Corn Crunch. [click on pic to enlarge]
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Snack Attack Plain Soya Crisps, Roasted Almonds, Chinese Peanuts, BBQ Corn Crunch and Salted Roasted Cashews. [click on pic to enlarge]
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Sportsmans Mix Macadamias, peanuts, almonds, brazil nuts, walnuts, pistachios, pecans, cashews, sultanas & seeds. High in energy and protein. [click on pic to enlarge]
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Need something different to satisfy the sweet tooth in you? Nutshack has a wide selection of sought after ‘gummy’ and sour confectionery, as well as dutch licorice. Confectionery at Nutshack is conveniently displayed in bulk, so you can buy as little as 100g or much as you like. [click on pic to enlarge]
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Looking for pure indulgence? Nutshack offers scrumptious chocolate including chocolate coated almonds; chocolate licorice and raspberry bullets; aniseed rings; and chocolate coated logs and fudge to name a few. [click on pic to enlarge]
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