A walnut is the nut of any tree of the genus Juglans, particularly the Persian or English walnut, Juglans regia. A walnut is the edible seed of a drupe, and thus not a true botanical nut. It is commonly consumed as a nut.

Are walnuts protein or carbs?

Walnuts are made up of 65% fat and about 15% of protein. They're low in carbs — most of which consist of fiber. A 1-ounce (30-gram) serving of walnuts — about 14 halves — provides the following nutrients ( 2 ):

Which is healthier almond or walnut?

Walnuts are the healthiest of all the nuts and should be eaten more as part of a healthy diet, US scientists say. ... The scientists said that all nuts have good nutritional qualities but walnuts are healthier than peanuts, almonds, pecans and pistachios.