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Village walnut Calories
Natural village walnut, known for high omega-3 and antioxidant content.
In season: Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Village walnut (30 g) has 196 calories. That works out to 654 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.1 g of carbs, 4.6 g of protein, 19.6 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Copper covers 53% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Village walnut Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
196
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
4.1g
· 1% DV
Protein
4.6g
· 9% DV
Fat
19.6g
· 25% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 8% · Protein 9% · Fat 83%
Village walnut nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (30 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 196 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19.6 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 1.83 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Village walnut?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 30 g | 196 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 7 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 10 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 183 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 196 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 327 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 654 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 100 g | 654 kcal |
| 10 piece (medium) | 100 g | 654 kcal |
Calculated from 654 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Village walnut
Are village walnuts good for you?
Yes. Village walnuts provide plant-based omega-3 ALA, fibre and antioxidant compounds. They make a nutritious addition to meals or snacks, though they are not a treatment for any health condition.
How many village walnuts should you eat a day?
About 30 grams, roughly a small handful, is a practical daily portion for many people. Walnuts are energy-dense, so measuring out a serving can help prevent grazing through a much larger amount.
How should you store village walnuts?
Keep village walnuts in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Shelled walnuts are more exposed to air and heat, so refrigerating or freezing them helps preserve their flavour for longer.
Can you freeze village walnuts?
Yes. Freeze village walnuts in an airtight container or freezer bag to protect them from moisture and odours. Take out only what you need; you can use them in cooking without thawing first.
Why do village walnuts taste bitter?
A slight bitterness can come from the thin skin around a village walnut kernel. A sharp, stale, paint-like or rancid taste is different and means the walnuts should be discarded.
Are village walnuts different from regular walnuts?
“Village walnut” usually describes walnuts associated with local or small-scale growing, not one specific botanical variety. Their size, flavour and shell thickness can vary with the cultivar, growing conditions and harvest.
How can you tell if village walnuts are fresh?
Choose village walnuts with intact shells and no visible mould or damp patches. After cracking one, the kernel should smell mild and nutty; a stale or rancid smell is a reason not to eat it.
Do you need to wash village walnuts before eating them?
You do not need to wash the kernels if they are clean and ready to eat. If you rinse whole, in-shell village walnuts, dry them thoroughly before cracking so moisture does not encourage mould.
Should you soak village walnuts before eating them?
No, soaking village walnuts is not necessary. It softens their texture, but soaked kernels spoil more quickly than dry ones, so refrigerate them and eat them promptly rather than leaving them at room temperature.
Do village walnuts cause weight gain?
Village walnuts do not automatically cause weight gain, but their energy density makes portions easy to overdo. A measured serving of about 30 grams can fit into meals or snacks without turning handfuls of grazing into a much larger intake.
Village walnut Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Biotin
5.7µg · 19% DV
B6
0.16mg · 9% DV
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
Folate
29.4µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.48mg · 53% DV
Manganese
1.02mg · 44% DV
Phosphorus
104mg · 15% DV
Magnesium
47mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
132mg · 4% DV
Sodium
0.6mg · 0% DV
Village walnut Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Village walnut
To burn the 196 calories in 1 piece (medium) (30 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Village walnut?
A village walnut is the edible kernel of a walnut tree, with the name commonly referring to walnuts grown in village gardens or small orchards in Turkey. They are eaten fresh or dried, by themselves or added to other foods.
Walnuts have a rich, slightly bitter flavour and a firm crunch. In Turkey they’re often served at breakfast or alongside tea, and also add texture to salads, pilafs and desserts. They’re energy-dense, with plenty of unsaturated fat, fibre and plant-based omega-3; 100 g contains 65.2 g of fat. A modest handful works well with fruit, yoghurt or porridge, or can bring crunch to a salad.
How Nutritious Is Village walnut?
Nutrient density
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Village walnut Processed?
NOVA 1
Unprocessed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Village walnut Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Village walnut Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Village walnut Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.83g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.67g
POLYUNSATURATED
14.16g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.