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Nuts

MrsCon40
MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Am I the only one that thinks nuts are not good sources of protein? Fat, yes! Fiber, sometimes! But their protein to calorie ratio does not seem to qualify them as a "good" source of protein.

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  • janet_pratt
    janet_pratt Posts: 747 Member
    I've often thought the same thing. I love nuts but the amount of protein you get in what is considered a serving is all out of proportion to the calories. But I eat them anyway cause they are yummy.
  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
    I've often thought the same thing. I love nuts but the amount of protein you get in what is considered a serving is all out of proportion to the calories. But I eat them anyway cause they are yummy.

    Don't get me wrong! I eat them, too - but to hit fat and/or fiber macros... never to hit protein.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    I think that whatever they were feeding the nuts before they are slaughtered has a lot to do with it.
  • janet_pratt
    janet_pratt Posts: 747 Member
    When I eat them I blow my macros.
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    I think people use the protein as an excuse to get more nuts in their mouth.
  • patsyanne
    patsyanne Posts: 111
    Almonds has the fat that is good for your heart, so beneficial to you.
  • Rayman79
    Rayman79 Posts: 2,009 Member
    Yeah I eat almonds pretty much daily, and I view them as a fat source primarily, the protein is negligible in my overall diet but is a little added bonus.
  • shanolap
    shanolap Posts: 1,204 Member
    I prefer my nuts roasted and lightly salted. The perfect blend of mmmmm and ahhhhhh.
  • traceracer
    traceracer Posts: 303 Member
    I think that whatever they were feeding the nuts before they are slaughtered has a lot to do with it.
    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: ......funny!!
  • pmich08
    pmich08 Posts: 193
    I think people use the protein as an excuse to get more nuts in their mouth.

    I'll use any excuse to get nuts in my mouth!
  • BobbyClerici
    BobbyClerici Posts: 813 Member
    I wouldn't eat nuts as a source of protein but for many qualities. Walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts — you name it — almost every type of nut has a lot of nutrition packed into a tiny package. For heart health, eating nuts instead of a less healthy snack can help you more easily follow a diet.
  • ShapeUpSidney
    ShapeUpSidney Posts: 1,092 Member
    As a protein source, I can think of better options, so I hear ya...

    I usually eat nuts and seeds for their micronutrients, especially b vitamins and iron
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    I don't need any excuse to get nuts in my mouth.

    And I agree, they are NOT a good source of protein. I consider them a fat. I happily eat several hundred cals worth every day.
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    I don't need any excuse to get nuts in my mouth.

    And I agree, they are NOT a good source of protein. I consider them a fat. I happily eat several hundred cals worth every day.

    Yeah, I had a friend (V_V) and we discussed this. I will, however, use the protein in nuts as an excuse to pimp out Justin's Nut butter (justinsnutbutter.com) whenever possible. I'm only a little sorry.
  • starracer23
    starracer23 Posts: 1,011 Member
    I love nuts!
    I love nuts in my mouth!
    I will have nuts in my mouth as often as possible!
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    I don't need any excuse to get nuts in my mouth.

    And I agree, they are NOT a good source of protein. I consider them a fat. I happily eat several hundred cals worth every day.

    Yeah, I had a friend (V_V) and we discussed this. I will, however, use the protein in nuts as an excuse to pimp out Justin's Nut butter (justinsnutbutter.com) whenever possible. I'm only a little sorry.

    I am never sorry to pimp out Justin's Nut Butter. (justinsnutbutter.com) :tongue:
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    I usually choose nuts when I'm low on calories for the day and I need a calorie dense food -- better than picking up a candy bar i'm sure. ;)
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    I usually choose nuts when I'm low on calories for the day and I need a calorie dense food -- better than picking up a candy bar i'm sure. ;)

    depending on other macros for the day that may not actually be the case :smile:


    I agree with the OP. Nuts are a terrible primary source of protein. Good for reaching fat minimums though.
  • KOrogue
    KOrogue Posts: 26
    I think that whatever they were feeding the nuts before they are slaughtered has a lot to do with it.

    Ahahaha
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