GROUND NUT
Nutrition in 100 gm
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Energy: 570 kcal
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Carbohydrates
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21 gm
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Sugar
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3.97
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Dietary fibre
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9 gm
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Fat
Saturated
Monounsaturated
Polyunsaturated
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48 gm
7 gm
24 gm
16 gm
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Proteins
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25 gm
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Vit B1 (Thiamine)
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0.6 mg
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Vit B2 (Riboflavin)
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0.3 mg
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Vit B3 (Niacin)
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12.9 mg
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Vit. B5 (Pantothenic acid)
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1.8 mg
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Vit B6
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0.3 mg
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Vit B9 (Folate)
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246 µ gm
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Vitamin C
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0
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Vitamin E
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8.33 µ gm
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Calcium
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62 mg
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Iron
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2 mg
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Magnesium
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148 mg
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Phosphorus
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336 mg
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Potassium
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332 mg
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Zinc
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3.3mg
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Ground nuts are also called ‘earth nuts’,
‘peanuts’, ‘shenga’, etc. Roasted salted goundnuts form a very much
loved snacks. Unpeeled groundnut is also called monkey nut. Monkeys are also
very much fond of the nut. The nuts are formed under the ground. Ground nuts
are eaten raw, roasted or cooked. Powdered nuts are used in so many dishes. Oil
extracted from the nut is very popular.
Peanuts are very rich source of proteins.
Benefits:
1. Take 1tsp of groundnut oil and mix with
1tsp of lime juice and apply to face to prevent formation of blackheads.
2. Peanut oil is used in the manufacture of
paint, varnish, lubricating oil, leather dressings, insecticides, furniture
polish, cosmetics and nitro-glycerine.
3. Protein portion of the oil is used to
manufacture textile fibre. It is also used as animal feed.
4. Peanut shells are used in the
manufacture of plastic, wall board, abrasives, paper, glue and fuel.
5. Peanut leaves are used as hey.
6. Peanuts are also used to make a
milk-like drink called peanut milk.
7. Paste made out of the nuts is called
peanut butter and is used with bread.
8. Peanuts are a good source of niacin and
hence they are good for the brain.
9. Peanuts are rich in antioxidants. Roasting
increases the antioxidants content.
10. Groundnuts are a good source of
resveratrol, a chemical with anti-aging effects. Hence eating groundnuts daily
can keep you young.
11. Regular consumption of groundnuts
reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases and caner.
12. Peanuts are a good source of coenzyme
Q10 along with spinach and soybean.
Danger: Groundnut can sometimes trigger allergic
reactions causing hives, swelling of lips, eyes and upset stomach.
GROUNDNUT OIL
Nutrition in 100 gm
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Fat
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100 gm
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Calorie
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884 kcal
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Vitamin E(alpha-tocopherol)
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14.78 µ gm
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