Nuts, ginkgo nuts, canned
FDC 170176cup (78 kernels) (155 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 67 · +2 vs Nuts & seeds medianCanned ginkgo nuts score 67 of 100, a Good band placing that ranks 29th of 60 in Nuts & seeds, just above the category median of 65. Dietary fiber is the headline figure at 33% DV in the excellent tier, with vitamin C adding a smaller 10% DV in the good tier, an unusual pairing for this category.
Ginkgo nuts show up in East Asian cooking in congee, stir-fries, and skewered alongside other ingredients, usually simmered briefly to soften; a cup of the canned kernels (155 g, about 78 kernels) is a generous side. Being canned, the sodium runs higher than a fresh nut would, at 307 mg per 100 g, so draining and rinsing before use is worth doing if sodium is a concern.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 111 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 1.6 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.31 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 307 mg | 13% |
| Carbohydrate | 22 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber | 9.3 g | 33% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.29 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9.1 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 17 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 172 kcal | 9% |
| Total fat | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.48 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 476 mg | 21% |
| Carbohydrate | 34 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber | 14 g | 51% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% |
| Potassium | 279 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 6.2 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.45 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 26 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | - |
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FDC 170176Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the nuts & seeds median
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Ginkgo nuts have a soft, slightly chewy texture and a mild, faintly bitter flavor once cooked, and they are a familiar addition to East Asian dishes like Korean japchae, Chinese congee, and skewered grilled ginkgo served as a bar snack. Canned ginkgo nuts come already shelled and parboiled, ready to be tossed into stir-fries, simmered in savory custards like chawanmushi, or pan-fried briefly in a little oil until lightly golden and seasoned with salt.
Once opened, keep canned ginkgo nuts in their liquid in a sealed container in the refrigerator and use within a few days for best texture. A cup provides only 111 calories with 9.3 g of fiber, offering 33% DV fiber per 100 g along with 10% DV vitamin C, making them a distinctive low-calorie way to add fiber and texture to a rice dish or stir-fry. Their sodium is higher than fresh nuts at 307 mg per 100 g, typical of canned foods packed in brine.
Frequently asked questions about nuts, ginkgo nuts
How many calories are in canned ginkgo nuts?
A 1 cup serving (155 g) has 111 calories, with 9.3 g of fiber.
Are ginkgo nuts a good source of fiber?
Yes, they provide 33% DV fiber per 100 g, notably high for a nut-like ingredient, along with 10% DV vitamin C.
How are ginkgo nuts used in cooking?
Canned ginkgo nuts are pre-shelled and parboiled, ready to add to stir-fries, congee, savory custards or skewered as a snack.