Yes, all nuts (with the exception of chestnuts) are ‘fatty’. They contain around 50-75 per cent fat (1). But according to the Heart Foundation, the type of fat you eat is more important than the total amount (2).

The fat in nuts is mainly the healthy type (mono- and poly-unsaturated fats) which is crucial for heart health. Nuts contain a much lower proportion of the ‘bad’ saturated fats (<15% total fat) and virtually no trans fats.

And the good news for nut lovers? Despite their high fat content, nuts are not associated with weight gain. In fact, research suggests the opposite (3-5).