Candlenut

Candlenut has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 7.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is low.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also very high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 34, for Candlenut, and we advise that this food in moderation.