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Ginkgo nuts
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 182 kcal —
- Protein 4.3 g 9%
- Carbohydrate 38 g 14%
- Fat 1.7 g 2%
- Saturated fat 0.3 g 2%
- Sodium 7 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 28 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 15 mg 17%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.22 mg 18%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.09 mg 7%
- Niacin (B3) 6 mg 38%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.16 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.33 mg 19%
- Folate (B9) 54 µg 14%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 2 mg 0%
- Iron 1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 27 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 124 mg 10%
- Potassium 510 mg 11%
- Zinc 0.34 mg 3%
- Copper 0.27 mg 30%
- Manganese 0.11 mg 5%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 182 | 4.3 g | 38 g | 1.7 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 52 | 1.2 g | 11 g | 0.5 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 103 | 2.4 g | 21 g | 1 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 26 | 0.6 g | 5.3 g | 0.2 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 155 | 3.7 g | 32 g | 1.4 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 206 | 4.9 g | 43 g | 1.9 g |
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Questions about Ginkgo nuts
Are ginkgo nuts safe to eat raw?
No: raw ginkgo nuts contain compounds that can cause poisoning. Eat them only after thorough cooking, and never treat them like an ordinary snack nut.
How do you cook ginkgo nuts?
For a quick method, crack the hard shells, remove the thin brown skin, then simmer the kernels for about 10 minutes until tender. You can also roast shelled kernels in a dry pan, stirring, until lightly golden.
How many ginkgo nuts can you eat?
Keep the portion small: a few cooked kernels are enough, rather than a handful. Eating too many, especially raw or undercooked, can cause serious poisoning; take extra care with children.
How do you store ginkgo nuts?
Keep unshelled nuts in a cool, dry place and use them promptly. Refrigerate shelled kernels in an airtight container and cook them within a few days, or freeze them for longer storage.
What do ginkgo nuts go well with?
Their mild, slightly sweet flavour works well in rice dishes, soups and stir-fries. In Japanese chawanmushi, savoury steamed egg custard, a few ginkgo nuts are a traditional addition.
Are ginkgo nuts really nuts?
They are seeds from the ginkgo tree, not botanical nuts. The hard outer shell encloses an edible kernel, which is usually cooked before serving.
How do ginkgo nuts compare with walnuts?
Ginkgo nuts are far lower in fat than walnuts: they have 1.7 g per 100 g, while walnuts have 59 g. Walnuts also provide more protein, at 14 g per 100 g compared with 4.3 g in ginkgo nuts.
Are ginkgo nuts a good source of vitamin C?
They are a source of vitamin C: a small 28 g portion provides 4.2 mg. Cooked ginkgo nuts are best thought of as a starchy ingredient, not a replacement for fruit and vegetables.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170584 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
