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Which nuts are lowest in kilojoules?
06 July 2023
Which nuts are lowest in kilojoules?
Of all nuts, chestnuts are the lowest in kilojoules, providing 724kJ/100g.
Chestnuts are quite different to other nuts nutritionally, as they are low in fat and are a good source of (low glycaemic index) carbohydrate and dietary fibre, making them more like grains that nuts.
Other nuts provide an average of ~2,750kJ/100g.
Published July 18, 2019
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