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Shelled walnut kernels come in plain, roasted, salted and candied forms.
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Raw shelled walnut kernels, not salted, roasted or candied products.
Useful when visible pieces are wanted.
Practical for grinding into tarator.
Different flavor and composition.
Changes flavor, texture and allergens. Another nut is not a nut-free replacement.
Raw English walnut kernels [1]
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 654 kcal |
| Protein | 15.2 g |
| Total fat | 65.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.13 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13.7 g |
| Dietary fiber | 6.7 g |
| Total sugars | 2.61 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 98 mg |
| Iron | 2.91 mg |
| Potassium | 441 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
Edible kernels only, not shells, roasted nuts or salted products. Values are rounded for readability; “not reported” does not mean zero. A “<” value is below the source’s measurement limit.
Nutrition values come from the reference source named above. They are published reference values, not our own measurements. Actual products and cooking methods may change the values.
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