Do Nuts contain high amounts of protein?

[Anonymous]

I LOVE cashews and macadamian nuts but I don't know how much protein they contain or if it I should be eating it when I'm trying to lose weight.

[BertMacklinFBI]

yeah they sure do, they contain healthy fats too. almonds are good to snack on for in between meals. a small handful will do. take your time and eat each one like you're a cute little squirrel :D

[Nsinger]

Yes, they contain a ton of protein, but they also have a ton of fat in them, so I don't think they are the best food for weight loss.

[psychedelic_paprika]

I don't know about Macadamia nuts, but Cashews have lots of protein. Not quite as much as Peanuts and Almonds, though.

[sammy_xoxox]

Peanuts do, but other nuts no not really I don't think.

[kheserthorpe]

Reasonably high, high fat as well.

I eat them when trying to cut weight, but you should be aware they're material calories.

[Prof_Don]

Yes they absolutely do have protein... just make sure to count the calories in them accordingly. They do have a high fat content, which isn't bad in itself (because they have good fats).

[TripleAce]

Yes they do BUT they have very high calories as well

Losing fat is about calorie deficit more then anything

[gotc147]

I know male nuts have lots of protein...

And chicken, lots of protein in chicken.

[Klaatu51]

i think they use them as an alternative for meat so...

[Kythe]

Short answer - no. They are not terribly protein dense for the calories they contain.

[Kythe]

Long answer: most nuts contain what is known as an "incomplete protein". Protein is composed of amino acids; some amino acids your body can make on its own using other amino acids. Other amino acids you need to get through protein.

Many types of nuts don't have all the amino acids your body requires.

However, combining types (e. g. peanuts, almonds) will make a complete protein. Nuts are also high in unsaturated fats, which are very good for you.

[Kythe]

If you're looking for a source of protein, many low-fat meats contain far higher concentrations of protein. If you don't mind supplements, whey/soy protein powder is much more protein dense, as well.

One way to gauge the protein content of food: compare the grams of protein in a food with the calorie content. Protein provides 4 calories per gram; highly protein-dense foods will typically have calorie counts very close to what the protein itself would provide.

Peanuts, for example, provide about 22 total calories per gram of protein they contain, meaning 4 calories out of every 22 calories in peanuts are from protein. The rest is primarily fat content (again, good for you as well, but if you're looking to lose weight, consider the total calorie content).

[justbeinghonest]

A handful of almonds are good to calm down the hunger.

[MakeitOrDieTrying]

You mean the juice that comes out of my nuts? I think it has a good amount of protein.

[Anonymous]

YEAH BUT THEY HAVE A LOF OF FAT AND WILL MAKE YOU FAT PLUS THEY ARE PRICEY

[maiez]

yeah, they are a great source of protein / gram

[blondfrog]

Not as much as meat though