Almond Nutrition

Key Takeaways

• One ounce of almonds supplies 6 g protein, supporting higher-protein dietary strategies when incorporated into meals or snacks.
• A 3.5 g fiber content per ounce can contribute meaningfully to daily fiber targets and glycemic moderation.
• Delivering 48% daily value of vitamin E per ounce, almonds are a concentrated dietary source of this fat-soluble micronutrient.
• Almonds are seeds of Prunus dulcis rather than true nuts, which may influence botanical categorization and patient education on food groups.