Nuts & seeds

Nuts, hickorynuts, dried

FDC 170177cup (120 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 43 · -22 vs Nuts & seeds median

Dried hickory nuts score 43 of 100, a Fair rating that ranks 47th of 60 in the Nuts & seeds category, well below the group's median of 65. Still, 100 g delivers real minerals: 41% of the Daily Value for magnesium, 25% for protein, and 23% for dietary fiber, all present in a dense, fat-forward 657 calories per 100 g.

Hickory nuts are eaten shelled and raw or toasted, much like pecans, their close botanical cousin, and stirred into baked goods or eaten by the handful. A cup runs to 120 g, so portioning matters given the calorie density, and at 7 g of saturated fat per 100 g they're richer than some other nuts. Walnuts score noticeably higher in this category and make a reasonable swap for anyone weighing the ranking.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 12.7 g · 7%Carb 18.2 g · 10%Fat 64.4 g · 82%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories657 kcal33%
Total fat64 g83%
Saturated fat7 g35%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium1 mg0%
Carbohydrate18 g7%
Dietary fiber6.4 g23%
Sugars-
Protein13 g25%
Potassium436 mg9%
Calcium61 mg5%
Iron2.1 mg12%
Magnesium173 mg41%
Vitamin C2 mg2%
Vitamin A7 µg1%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 170177

Original 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.

Magnesium41% DV
Protein25% DV
Dietary fiber23% DV
Iron12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the nuts & seeds median

Nutrient density43 vs 65 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 15 median
Fiber / 100 g6.4 vs 6 median
Sodium / 100 g1 vs 12 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Nuts, walnuts, englishDensity 45 vs 43Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanchedDensity 51 vs 43Nuts, almond pasteDensity 52 vs 43

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