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Nuts
Walnuts Or Pecan
Walnuts and pecans are edible tree nuts commonly eaten raw, roasted, or used in baking and savory dishes. They are energy-dense foods valued for their healthy fat content and distinctive flavor.
Beneficial properties
rich in unsaturated fats
source of plant compounds
contains fiber
provides minerals
supports satiety
Nutritional highlights
They provide mostly unsaturated fats along with fiber, vitamin E, magnesium, manganese, and copper; walnuts also contain notable alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) omega-3 fat.