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Q:
Are pistachios high in omega-3s? How do they compare to walnuts?
- Marissa K., Massachusetts
A:

While walnuts offer the most omega-3 fatty acids per serving (walnuts have 2.6 grams per one-ounce serving; pistachios have 0.1 grams per one-ounce serving); pistachios have several other components (i.e., monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, arginine, phytosterols, and antioxidants) that make them a super nut for heart health.

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