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Ingredients · Nuts & seeds

Almonds

About 80mg of calcium and nearly 4g of fibre in a 30g handful, which is unusual for a nut.

Portion
a small handful (30g)
Typical price
around £2.50 for 200g ££
In season
Year-round
On this site
33 recipes

Nutrition per portion

Approximate values per a small handful (30g)
Calories180 kcal
Protein6.3g
Carbohydrates2.8g
– of which sugars1.3g
Fibre3.7g
Fat15g
– of which saturates1.1g
Calcium81mg
Iron1.1mg
Salt0g

Buying & storing

  • Own-brand bags are the same nut for less
  • Refill shops often beat supermarkets on price per kilo
  • Flaked and ground versions cost more per gram; buy whole and chop

Keep it well: A sealed glass jar in a cool cupboard keeps them fresh for months.

Sensible swaps

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Recipes that use almonds

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