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The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East. The almond is a deciduous tree, and can grow between ten and fourty feet in height, and the trunk can be up to thirty centimeters in diameter. The almond spread to northern Africa and southern Europe and is today found all over the world, especially California. Almonds contain a very low amount of carbohydrates and a high amount of Vitamin E. To the left is a grove of almond trees in southern California.

Almonds (Prunus dulcis), Nutritional value per 100 g.

Principle Nutrient Value Percentage of RDA Energy 575 Kcal 29% Carbohydrates 21.67 g 16% Protein 21.22 g 38% Total Fat 49.42 g 165% Cholesterol 0 g 0% Dietary Fiber 12.20 g 30% Vitamins Folates 50 mcg 12.5% Niacin 3.385 mg 21% Pantothenic acid 0.47 mg 9% Pyridoxine 0.143 mg 11% Riboflavin 1.014 mg 78% Thiamin 0.211 mg 16% Vitamin A 1 IU 0% Vitamin C 0 0% Vitamin E 26 mg 173% Electrolytes Sodium 1 mg 0% Potassium 705 mg 15% Minerals Calcium 264 mg 26% Copper 0.996 mg 110% Iron 3.72 mg 46.5% Magnesium 268 mg 67% Manganese 2.285 mg 99% Phosphorus 484 mg 69% Selenium 2.5 mcg 4.5% Zinc 3.08 mg 28% Phyto-nutrients Carotene-â 1 mcg -- Crypto-xanthin-â 0 mcg -- Lutein-zeaxanthin, 1 mcg --

(Source: USDA National Nutrient Database)

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