Walnuts, kernel only, weighed with shells

Walnuts are nuts with an edible kernel inside a hard shell. This entry describes the kernels, with the weight based on walnuts weighed with their shells rather than kernels alone. Per 100g on this basis, they provide 1217 kJ of energy, 29g of fat, 3.2g of saturated fat and 6.3g of protein. Fat is their main source of energy.

Most of the fat in walnuts is unsaturated. Protein contributes to the growth and repair of body tissues. For people monitoring energy or saturated fat intake, the weighing basis matters when comparing these values with those for shelled nuts. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.