Walnuts

 

Walnuts look like little brains, and are great for the brain too. As a source of niacin (vitamin B3) and copper, they can support a good mood by contributing to brain health and psychological wellbeing.

 

What nutrients in walnuts boost mood?
  •  Biotin Vitamin B7
  •  Niacin Vitamin B3
  •  Folate Vitamin B9
  •  Manganese
  •  Copper
  •  Magnesium
  •  Antioxidants

 

*When eaten as part of a healthy varied diet.

How To Store And Prepare

Store
  •  Fridge

Top Tip: In the fridge, walnuts can stay fresh for up to three months.

Prep
  •  Toss
  •  Bake
  •  Toast
  •  Roast

Top Tip: Walnuts add a healthy twist to baked treats.

When Are They In Season?

Walnuts are available all year-round.

 

How Much Should You Eat?

Aim for a healthy handful (30g) of walnuts per day.

Did you know?

Walnuts are one of the highest plant sources of plant omega 3s.

Nutrition Information Panel

Serving size: 30g (10 whole walnuts raw)

  Av QTY Per serve %DI* Av QTY per 100g
Moisture 1g   3g
Energy 871kJ 10% 2900kJ
Protein 4.3g 9% 14.1g
Total fat 20.8g 30% 69.2g
Saturated fat 1.3g 6% 4.4g
Monounsaturated
fat
3.6g   12.1g
Polyunsaturated
fat
15g   49.6g
Alpha Linolenic
Acid (ALA)
1.88g   6.28g
Total
Carbohydrates
0.9g <1% 3g
Sugars 0.8g 1% 2.7g
Sodium 0.9mg <1% 3mg
Niacin eq 1.5mg 15% 5mg
Folate eq 21ug 11% 70ug
Biotin 5.7ug 19% 3.2ug
Copper 0.4mg 14% 1.4mg
Magnesium 45mg 14% 150mg
Manganese 1mg 19% 3.2mg
Total
polyphenols^
467mg
GAE
  1560mg
GAE
Melatonin mg^^ 0.11ug   0.35ug

Source: Aust Food Comp Data or ^ USDA
*based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ
“<” means less than
GAE means Gallic Acid Equivalents

How Much Should You Eat?

Aim for a healthy handful (30g) of walnuts per day.

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