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Nuts and Seeds

Tree nuts and edible seeds eaten whole, ground or pressed, per USDA's Nut and Seed Products group. Belongs here: Almond, Cashew, Chia Seed, Coconut, Flax, Hazelnut, Pecan, Pistachio, Pumpkin Seed, Sesame, Sunflower Seed, Walnut. Does not belong here: Peanut, which is botanically and nutritionally a legume and is grouped under legumes and legume products per USDA's own classification despite its common name.

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Primary NutrientSourced to the subject's own account
B vitamins, vitamin E, and essential amino acids 1
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1. Nut (fruit) (Wikipedia)
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Quote, Nut (fruit), Nutrition section
Nuts are rich sources of B vitamins, vitamin E, and essential amino acids.
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