If You're Eating Low-Carb, Choose These 6 Nuts (and Not These 3)

Published on Nov 28, 2018 at 6:15 PM

High in protein, fat, and fiber, nuts are one of nature's most nutrient-dense, filling foods. But if you're watching your carb intake for weight loss, some nuts are surprisingly high, and eating handful after handful can really add up. Before you go crunching away on just any nut, opt for these six low-carb choices, and limit the last three.

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Lower-Carb: Brazil Nuts

Serving size: 1/4 cup (30 grams)
Carbs: 3 grams
Calories: 210

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Lower-Carb: Pecans

Serving size: 1/4 cup (22.7 grams)
Carbs: 3 grams
Calories: 152

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Lower-Carb: Walnuts

Serving size: 1/4 cup (30 grams)
Carbs: 3 grams
Calories: 210

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Lower-Carb: Macadamia Nuts

Serving size: 1/4 cup (30 grams)
Carbs: 3.7 grams
Calories: 197

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Lower-Carb: Almonds

Serving size: 1/4 cup (36 grams)
Carbs: 6 grams
Calories: 220

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Lower-Carb: Pine Nuts

Serving size: 1/4 cup (30 grams)
Carbs: 6 grams
Calories: 190

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Higher-Carb: Cashews

Serving size: 1/4 cup (28 grams)
Carbs: 8 grams
Calories: 160

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Higher-Carb: Peanuts

Serving size: 1/4 cup (37 grams)
Carbs: 8 grams
Calories: 210

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Higher-Carb: Pistachios

Serving size: 1/4 cup (30 grams)
Carbs: 8 grams
Calories: 170

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If You're Eating Low-Carb, Choose These 6 Nuts (and Not These 3)

Lower-Carb: Brazil Nuts

Lower-Carb: Pecans

Lower-Carb: Walnuts

Lower-Carb: Macadamia Nuts

Lower-Carb: Almonds

Lower-Carb: Pine Nuts

Higher-Carb: Cashews

Higher-Carb: Peanuts

Higher-Carb: Pistachios

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