More than 95 percent of 33 nuts samples available in the market reach high-fat levels and overconsumption may lead to obesity, the Consumer Council says. Of six categories of nuts tested, the watchdog found that walnuts, in general, have the highest total fat content with an average of 62.2 grams per 100 grams. Peanuts were found to have the lowest fat content with an average of 39.8 grams per 100 grams. Other varieties of nuts tested were almond, cashew, pistachio and mixed nuts. Walnuts on average contain the highest amount of unsaturated fatty acids, reaching 55.9 grams per 100 grams.

Source: The Standard November 16, 2021 07:11 UTC