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Diamond of California Shelled Walnuts
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Walnut kernels

Diamond of California Shelled Walnuts

32 oz

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in saturated fat
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Why it scores 100

Diamond of California Shelled Walnuts scores 100 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Simple whole food: A few low-concern ingredients, minimally processed. Info
  2. Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
  3. Protein 16.7 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Shelled Walnuts

START100

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [1]
  • Protein 16.7 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [1]
subtotal+6

Bonuses

  • Simple whole food
    Info A few low-concern ingredients, minimally processed. [2]
subtotal+5
TOTAL 100Excellent

100 + 11 = 100

GTIN 00076811873065 · 2026-04-07

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy667 kcal
Fat63.3 g
Saturated fat6.7 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates13.3 g
Sugars3.3 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber6.7 g
Protein16.7 g
Salt0 g

Serving: 0.25 cup (30 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

WALNUTS, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, ROSEMARY EXTRACT IS FLAVORLESS, FOR FRESHNESS

Allergens and diets

Contains: Tree nuts

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Healthiest walnut kernels in the US

Sources

  1. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  2. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  3. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

  4. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int