Walnut kernels
Walnut kernels
Walnut kernels are the edible inner portions of shelled walnuts, sold whole, halved or in pieces for sweet and savoury cooking, raw or processed.
About Walnut kernels
Walnut kernels are the edible inner portion of walnuts after removal of the hard shell. They are usually pale to light brown, with a ridged, lobed shape and a crisp texture when fresh; their flavour is rich, nutty, and sometimes slightly bitter.
They are sold whole, in halves or pieces, and may be raw, toasted, or otherwise processed. Kernels are used in both sweet and savoury cooking. Freshness and processing affect texture and flavour, while broken pieces and whole kernels can differ in how they are used.
- Ingredient type
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核桃仁
hétáo rén
くるみの実
kurumi no mi
cerneaux de noix AOP
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cerneaux de noix du Dauphiné
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cerneaux de noix invalides
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Walnut kernels nutrition & diet
Walnut kernels nutritional value
Reference: Walnut
Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.
- Calories
- 709kcal
- Protein
- 15.7g
- Carbs
- 6.9g
- Fat
- 67.3g
Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.
Compare kernels in the same state: raw, toasted, and salted products can differ, as can whole kernels and pieces when preparation or added ingredients are involved.
Dietary compatibility
- VeganNot established
- VegetarianNot established
- PescatarianNot established
- KetoNot established
- PaleoNot established
- Low-carbNot established
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot established
What these diet assessments mean
- Vegan · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Vegetarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Pescatarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Keto · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Paleo · Not established
- The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
- Low-carb · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Halal · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
- Kosher · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.
For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.
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Sources & review
Nutrition reference: Swiss Food Composition Database 7.1 (2026) — 271 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.
Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.
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