Chemical Connections Lipids 2-A Flashcards
people who bypass the nut tray at holiday parties usually believe the myth that nuts are
unhealthful high fat foods.
the fatty acid present are
MUFA AND PUFA
Numerous studies now indicate that eating nuts can have a strong protective effect against
coronary heart disease
The recommendation of only one ounce of nuts per day relates to the high calorie content of nuts,
which is 160 to 200 calories per ounce.
160 calories
18 cashews
20 peanuts
47 pistachios
166 calories
24 almonds
180 calories
14 walnut halves
186 calories
8 Brazil nuts
188 calories
12 hazelnuts
190 calories
15 pecan halves
200 calories
12 macadamias
what percent is in the macadamia nut
74% in the macadamia nut
what percent is in the pecans
68% in pecans
what percent is in the hazelnuts
63% in hazelnuts
what percent is in the almond, cashew, peanut, and pistachio
50 percent in almond, cashew, peanut, and pistachio,
The unsaturation/saturation ratio is highest for
hazelnuts (11.9)
The second unsaturation/saturation ratio is highest for
pecans (10.9)
The third unsaturation/saturation ratio is highest for
walnuts (9.0)
The fourth unsaturation/saturation ratio is highest for
almonds
(9.0)
is lowest for
cashews (3.9)
Nuts also offer
valuable antioxidant vitamins, minerals, and plant fiber protein.
The protein content is highest (18% 26%) in
the cashew, pistachio, almond, and peanut;
An unexpected discovery involving the anticancer drug
————– was made in the year —-
Taxol and hazelnuts, year 2000
The active chemical component in this drug, ——-, was found in hazelnuts.
paclitaxel
