Pine nut
What it is
Pine nuts are edible kernels. The selected profile is dried pine nuts and does not describe a finished pesto, nut oil or a species-specific specialty product.
What it does
Per 100 g, the record contains 13.7 g of protein, 68.4 g of fat and 9.33 mg of alpha-tocopherol vitamin E. Vitamin E has a normal antioxidant role.
Research context and ingredient forms
Pesto may also contain oil, cheese and other ingredients. The pine-nut table alone cannot describe its energy, protein, sodium or allergen content.
Using this information
Use the weight of kernels added to the recipe, then divide the completed recipe by the portions actually served. A spoonful of pesto is not the same as a spoonful of pine nuts.
Food sources and composition
| Nutrient | Amount and serving basis | Food and source |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 673 kcal per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pine nuts, dried; Nuts, pine nuts, dried SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Protein | 13.7 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pine nuts, dried; Nuts, pine nuts, dried SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Total lipid (fat) | 68.4 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pine nuts, dried; Nuts, pine nuts, dried SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 13.1 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pine nuts, dried; Nuts, pine nuts, dried SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.7 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pine nuts, dried; Nuts, pine nuts, dried SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 251 mg per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pine nuts, dried; Nuts, pine nuts, dried SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Potassium, K | 597 mg per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pine nuts, dried; Nuts, pine nuts, dried SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Sodium, Na | 2 mg per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pine nuts, dried; Nuts, pine nuts, dried SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 9.33 mg per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pine nuts, dried; Nuts, pine nuts, dried SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
Scientific Research & References
- Nuts, pine nuts, dried
2019 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical food/preparation-specific composition, not a current brand label or clinical-outcome estimate.
Source assessment recorded.
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release: Documentation
2018 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical dataset; values may be analytical, calculated, imputed, or assumed zero. Not clinical-outcome evidence.
Source assessment recorded.
- Vitamin E: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Fact Sheet
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Limitations: Supports only the stated food identity or normal nutrient role; not proof of a food-specific treatment benefit.
Source assessment recorded.
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Products containing it
No label-specific product relationship has been reviewed for this entry.