Pinyon
Description
Pinyon is the edible seed of any of various low-growing North American pines, such as Pinus parryana, P. cembroides, P. edulis, and P. monophylla.
As with all nuts, pinyon is a concentrated source of vegetable protein, fiber, and vitamin E; with the dietary drawback of being high in lipids and calories.
Caloric Content
| 1 | |
| Calories: | 161 |
| Protein: | 3.29 gm |
| Carbohydrates: | 5.48 gm |
| Fiber: | 1.34 gm |
| Total fats: | 17.32 gm |
| Saturated fats: | 2.663 gm |
| Unsaturated fats: | 13.806 gm |
| Cholesterol: | 0 mg |
1. 1 ounce, 28. grams
Vitamin Content
| 1 | USRDA | |
| Vitamin A: | 8 | 5000 IU |
| Thiamine: | .353 | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-2: | .063 | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-6: | - | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12: | 0 | 6 mcg |
| Biotin: | - | 300 mcg |
| Niacin: | 1.241 | 20 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid: | - | 10 mg |
| Folic acid: | - | 400 mcg |
| Vitamin C: | .6 | 60 mg |
| Vitamin E: | - | 30 IU |
1. 1 ounce, 28. grams
Mineral Content
| 1 | USRDA | |
| Calcium: | 2 | 1000 mg |
| Copper: | .294 | 2 mg |
| Iron: | .87 | 18 mg |
| Magnesium: | 67 | 400 mg |
| Manganese: | - | n/a mg |
| Phosphorus: | 10 | 1000 mg |
| Potassium: | 178 | n/a mg |
| Selenium: | - | n/a mcg |
| Sodium: | 20 | n/a mg |
| Zinc: | 1.22 | 15 mg |
1. 1 ounce, 28. grams
Amino Acid Content
| 1 | |
| Tryptophan: | .041 gm |
| Threonine: | .104 gm |
| Isoleucine: | .128 gm |
| Leucine: | .237 gm |
| Lysine: | .123 gm |
| Methionine: | .059 gm |
| Cysteine: | .060 gm |
| Phenylalanine: | .126 gm |
| Tyrosine: | .120 gm |
| Valine: | .170 gm |
| Arginine: | .639 gm |
| Histidine: | .079 gm |
| Alanine: | .172 gm |
| Aspartic acid: | .299 gm |
| Glutamic acid: | .559 gm |
| Glycine: | .167 gm |
| Proline: | .177 gm |
| Serine: | .139 gm |
1. 1 ounce, 28. grams
References
United States Department of Agriculture. 1984. Composition of Foods: Nut and Seed Products-Raw-Processed-Prepared. Wash, D.C.
Woolf, H.B. ed. Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary. G & C Merriam: Springfield, MA. 1984.
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