Are almonds high in protein?

Almond contains 25 ~ 27g of protein per 100g, which is a high protein food.

Almonds are rich in nutritional value. Almond per 100g contains protein 25-27g, oil 47-56g, carbohydrate 12- 19g, crude fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron, selenium and other mineral elements, as well as vitamins E, B 1, B2 and pantothenic acid.

Bitter almond has a flat heart shape, with a length of 1 ~ 1.9 cm, a width of 0.8 ~ 1.5 cm and a thickness of 0.5 ~ 0.8 cm. The surface is yellowish brown to dark brown, with one end pointed and the other end obtuse, thick and asymmetrical. There is a short umbilical cord on the top side, and several dark brown veins are upward at the joint of the round end. The seed coat is thin, with 2 leaflets, milky white and rich in oil. Slight breathing and bitterness.

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The efficacy of almonds

1, bitter almond can relieve cough and asthma, moisten intestines and relieve constipation, and can treat lung disease, cough and other diseases.

2. Sweet almonds and dried almonds eaten every day are often moist and have a certain lung-tonifying effect.

3. Almonds are also rich in flavonoids and polyphenols, which can not only reduce the cholesterol content in the human body, but also significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and many chronic diseases.

4, almonds have a cosmetic effect, which can promote skin microcirculation and make skin ruddy and shiny.

5. Almond has anti-tumor effect. The anti-tumor effect of almond is mainly because bitter almond contains a bioactive substance-amygdalin, which can enter the blood to kill cancer cells but has no effect on healthy cells, so it can improve the symptoms of patients with advanced cancer and prolong their survival time. At the same time, because it is rich in carotene, it can resist oxidation, prevent free radicals from invading cells and prevent tumors.

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