Mixed nuts are a snack food that consists of a mixture of various tree nuts such as almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts, peanuts and pecans. The assortment may be available salted or unsalted.
Calories
One oz. of dry mixed nuts contains 168 calories, according to Calorie King. The majority of the calories comes from fat, approximately 131.4 calories. The remaining 36.6 calories are derived from protein and carbohydrates. One oz. of mixed nuts provides 14.6 g of fat, 4.9 g of protein and 7.2 g of carbohydrates.
Nutrients
Mixed nuts provide sources of various nutrients. One oz. of dry mixed nuts provides 2.6 g of dietary fiber, according to Calorie King. The same serving size also provides 19.8 mg of calcium and 169.2 mg of potassium.
Considerations
The unsaturated fats found in assorted nuts may be beneficial for heart health, according to MayoClinic.com. However, nuts should be consumed in moderation because of their calorie content.
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