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The high ratio of unsaturated to saturated fatty acids in almonds, pecans and walnuts may contribute to this benefit. Walnuts also provide alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that may increase healthy HDL cholesterol levels. Dietary fiber is another component in nuts that can lower LDL cholesterol levels.
A 1-ounce serving equals about 23 whole almonds, 14 walnut halves or 18 pecan halves. Their calorie contents range from 163 in almonds to 196 in pecans, with walnuts in the middle at 185 calories. Almonds have 6 grams of protein in 1 ounce, compared to 3 grams in pecans and 4 grams in walnuts. They all have 2 to 3 grams of dietary fiber, providing an average of 8 percent of the recommended daily intake in a 1-ounce serving.