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Ginkgo nuts, raw

Raw ginkgo nuts are the uncooked edible-looking kernels of Ginkgo biloba seeds. This entry records USDA composition data for reference, but fresh ginkgo seeds are toxic when eaten and must not be presented as a normal ready-to-eat nut.

Nutrition per100 g
182kcal
761 kJ

DETAILED OVERVIEW

Nutrition facts

Macros

Protein4.3 g
9% RI*
Carbohydrates37.6 g
14% RI*
Fat1.7 g
2% RI*
Saturated fat0.3 g
2% RI*
Fibre0.0 g
0% RI*
Sugars0.0 g
0% RI*

Vitamins

Vitamin C15.0 mg
19% RI*
Vitamin E0.0 mg
0% RI*
Vitamin K0.0 µg
0% RI*
Vitamin B60.3 mg
24% RI*
Folate54.0 µg
27% RI*

Minerals

Calcium2.0 mg
0% RI*
Iron1.0 mg
7% RI*
Magnesium27.0 mg
7% RI*
Phosphorus124.0 mg
18% RI*
Potassium510.0 mg
26% RI*
Sodium7.0 mg
0% RI*

* Reference intake for an average adult. Values may vary by variety, producer and preparation.

GOOD TO KNOW

The whole story
behind ginkgo nuts, raw

Nutrition is rarely simply “good” or “bad”. Here is the balanced picture to help you decide what fits your diet.

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THE UPSIDE

Why it can be a great choice

  • The USDA analytical profile records 4.32 g protein per 100 g.
  • The profile records 510 mg potassium, 124 mg phosphorus and 27 mg magnesium per 100 g.
  • The profile records 15 mg vitamin C, 0.328 mg vitamin B6 and 54 micrograms folate per 100 g.
  • At 1.68 g fat per 100 g, the analysed raw kernel differs markedly from most high-fat nuts; this is compositional information, not a consumption recommendation.
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THE DOWNSIDE

What to keep in mind

  • Fresh raw ginkgo seeds are toxic when consumed orally and can cause serious poisoning, including vomiting and seizures; do not eat this raw product.
  • Cooking does not make unlimited consumption safe: serious adverse effects have also occurred after roasted ginkgo seeds, especially with larger amounts.
  • Ginkgo seeds contain 4-O-methylpyridoxine, or ginkgotoxin, which interferes with vitamin B6 activity; the measured vitamin B6 value does not cancel this hazard.
  • USDA does not report total sugar, fibre, vitamin E, vitamin K or selenium for this record; database zeroes in those fields are technical fallbacks, not measured zero values.
  • Children are particularly vulnerable to seed poisoning, and suspected ingestion or symptoms require urgent poison-control or medical advice.
  • The fleshy outer seed coat can irritate skin, and wild seeds also require certain identification; avoid handling unknown fallen material without appropriate precautions.