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Nutritional Information
Raw almonds are a healthy choice for a quick snack or a meal. Almonds are rich in nutrients and anti-oxidants and are a great source of vitamin E, magnesium, manganese, and a good source of fiber, copper, phosphorous, and riboflavin, unmatched compared to other tree nuts. Almond consumption has also been linked to other health benefits such as their high good unsaturated fat levels combined with zero cholesterol. The following table illustrates the nutritional content of a 1 ounce portion of raw almonds:
| ALMOND NUTRITIONAL FACTS | |
| Calories | 163.0 |
| Protein (g) | 6.0 |
| Dietary Fiber (g) | 3.5 |
| Potassium (mg) | 200.0 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 76.0 |
| Zinc (mg) | 0.9 |
| Copper (mg) | 0.3 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) | - |
| Folate (MCG) | 14.0 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.3 |
| Niacin (mg) | 1.0 |
| Alpha-tocopherol (mg) | 7.4 |
| Calcium (mg) | 75.0 |
| Iron (mg) | 1.1 |
| Based on a 1 ounce portion. | |
Grading
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) enforces strict standards and grades to provide assurance that almonds that consumers purchase meet desired levels of quality. Click the link below for a table which illustrates the USDA’s standards for grading almonds:
USDA Standards For Grades Of Almonds(pdf file)