While pretzels seem like a deceivingly innocent snack, almonds are a deliciously wise choice. Almonds contain vitamins and minerals, like Vitamin E, Biotin and Magnesium, that your body needs.
 Almonds2 |
vs. |
Pretzels3 |
|---|---|---|
1g |
 Saturated Fat |
0g |
40mg |
 Sodium |
320mg |
3g |
 Dietary Fiber |
1g |
80mg |
 Calcium |
0mg |
7.4mg |
 Vitamin E |
No information available |
75mg |
 Magnesium |
No information available |
Nutrition information based on one serving size: 1oz (28g) for Almonds and 30g for Pretzels.
Sources:
- Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 oz per day of most nuts, such as Almonds or Pistachios, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. See nutrition information for fat content.
- Blue Diamond Almonds Lightly Salted Low Sodium Almonds.
- USDA Food Data Central for Mini Twist Pretzels FDC ID 738650.
More Reasons to Choose Almonds
Almonds are a heart healthy1 superfood4 and make a great daily snack. Our Nonpareil supreme almonds are rich in Vitamin E and Biotin and a good source of Magnesium, which are important nutrients for maintaining beauty from the inside out.
One serving of almonds contains more than 50% of the Daily Value for the antioxidant Vitamin E. D-alpha-tocopherol, the form of Vitamin E in almonds, is more potent than the synthetic form of Vitamin E found in some dietary supplements5.
One serving of almonds is a good source of Magnesium which the body needs for bones and muscle function.
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Don’t skimp on your snacking. With so many flavors and mixes, you can be sure you get the full benefits of almonds with delicious flavor combinations to please everyone in your family.
Sources:
- 1 oz of almonds has 6g plant protein per serving and are an excellent source of antioxidant Vitamin E and a good source of Magnesium.
- www.almonds.com