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Nuts are one of the best foods you can nosh on because they're full of healthy fats, contain protein and fiber to fill you up, are cholesterol-free, and they're a great snack you can easily pack with you wherever you go. A serving size of nuts is one ounce, which is about a handful. Considering my handful and my hubby's handful look a lot different, I thought it'd be good to go over what exactly one ounce of nuts looks like. Take this quiz to see if you know.
How many almonds are in one ounce?
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How many almonds are in one ounce?
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One ounce of almonds is equal to about 20 to 24 whole nuts. An ounce contains about 160 calories and six grams of protein.
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One ounce of almonds is equal to about 20 to 24 whole nuts. An ounce contains about 160 calories and six grams of protein.
An ounce of cashews contains how many nuts?
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An ounce of cashews contains how many nuts?
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Count off 16 to 18 cashews, and you've got yourself an ounce of nuts. That's equal to about 160 calories and five grams of protein.
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Count off 16 to 18 cashews, and you've got yourself an ounce of nuts. That's equal to about 160 calories and five grams of protein.
How many walnut halves are considered one ounce?
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How many walnut halves are considered one ounce?
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An ounce of walnuts is made up of 14 walnut halves. They're a bit higher in calories at about 190 per ounce, and contain four grams of protein.
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An ounce of walnuts is made up of 14 walnut halves. They're a bit higher in calories at about 190 per ounce, and contain four grams of protein.
An ounce of peanuts contains how many whole nuts?
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An ounce of peanuts contains how many whole nuts?
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Enjoy 28 peanuts and you'll have consumed one ounce. It's equal to about 170 calories and almost seven grams of protein.
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Enjoy 28 peanuts and you'll have consumed one ounce. It's equal to about 170 calories and almost seven grams of protein.