2. Nut and Seed Facts
3. Types of Nuts and Seeds
4. Nut and Seed Nutritional Value
5. Nut and Seed Health Benefits
Nuts: Brazil Nuts
Genus: Bertholletia
Family: Lecythidaceae (brazil nut family)
Species: Bertholletia excelsa
Nuts: Cashews
Genus: Anacardium
Family: Anacardiaceae (cashew family)
Species: Anacardium occidentale
Nuts: Chestnuts
Genus: Castanea (true chestnuts)
Family: Fagaceae (beech family)
Species: Castanea dentata (american chestnut)
Nuts: Pecan Nuts
Genus: Carya (the hickory genus)
Family: Juglandaceae (walnut family)
Species: Carya illinoinensis
Nuts: Pine Nuts
Genus: Pinus (pine trees)
Family: Pinaceae (pine family)
Species: Pinus edulis (colorado pinyon)
Nuts: Walnuts
Genus: Juglans (true walnuts)
Family: Juglandaceae (walnut family)
Species: Juglans regia (english walnut)
Seeds: Alfalfa Seeds
Genus: Medicago
Family: Fabaceae (pea or legume family)
Species: Medicago sativa
Seeds: Pumpkin Seeds
Genus: Cucurbita (squash)
Family: Cucurbitaceae (gourd or cucumber family)
Species: Cucurbita maxima (winter squash)
Seeds: Safflower Seeds
Genus: Carthamus
Family: Asteraceae (sunflower/composite family)
Species: Carthamus tinctorius
Seeds: Sunflower Seeds
Genus: Helianthus
Family: Asteraceae (sunflower/composite family)
Species: Helianthus annuus
Seeds: Watermelon Seed
Genus: Citrullus
Family: Cucurbitaceae (gourd or cucumber family)
Species: Citrullus lanatus (common cultivated watermelon)
References
Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA