[World]: INC - Cashew is very healthy

July 29, 2019

Cashews are high in vitamin K and minerals such as iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, manganese and copper. They are also a source of fiber, thiamin, pantothenic acid and minerals like potassium and selenium (1,2).
 
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Did you know that including cashews into our diet may help us? Iron contributes to the normal function of the immune system (3). Your immune system defends your body against infectious organisms and other invaders such viruses and bacteria which can damage your health. And, their high vitamin K content may also contribute to normal blood clotting and healthy bones (1,2,3).

Eating Cashews May Help Increase Your Iron Levels

Nutrient	Units	Value per 100 g	Value per 28 g, 1 oz (1 handful)
Proximates
Water	g	1.70	0.48
Energy	kJ	2402	681
Energy	kcal	574	163

Source: National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Legacy Release April, 2018, NDB No: 12085 g = gram mg = milligram mcg = microgram IU = International Unit 

1. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Legacy Release April, 2018.
2. Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods.
3. Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of 16 May 2012.

Source: INC