In a world that has gone completely nuts, and has taken a 180 degree turn on health, it is great to know and understand the benefits that the food you eat provide you. Today our focus will be on Cashew Nuts and how they provide your body with optimal nutrition.
Nutritive Value in 100 g of Cashew Nut
|
Moisture |
5.9 |
|
Total Minerals |
2.4 |
|
Total Fiber |
1.3 |
|
Energy |
785 |
|
Protein |
24 |
|
Total Fat |
64 |
|
Saturated |
12.9 |
|
Unsaturated (Oleic) |
36.8 |
|
Unsaturated (Linoleic) |
10.2 |
|
Carbohydrate |
41 |
|
Ca |
53 |
|
P |
52.2 |
|
Fe |
5.3 |
|
Thiamin |
0.63 |
|
Riboflavin |
0.19 |
|
Niacin |
2.5 |
|
Beta-carotene |
60 |
|
Retinol Equivalent |
33 IU; 10 mcg |
|
Vitamin K |
650 |
Cashew nuts also have many other health benefits if consumed on a regular basis. A few benefits have been mentioned below:
- Builds blood
- Prevents cancer
- Improves vision
- Fights migraines
- Improve heart health
- Reduce stress
- Helps give healthy and shiny hair