Ginkgo nuts are starchy, not fatty. Per 100 g: 182 kcal, 37.6 g carbs, only 1.7 g fat. Used in East Asian cooking (chawanmushi, congee, stir-fries), but adults should cap intake at 10 nuts/day due to 4-O-methylpyridoxine content. Log as a carb source, not a fat source.
How should I track Ginkgo Nuts, raw?
Ginkgo Nuts, raw is a good source of potassium. Nuts like Ginkgo Nuts, raw are one of the easiest foods to overeat. Research on portion estimation (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013) found that people underestimate calorie-dense foods by 50–200% when eyeballing portions. A small handful can easily be 300+ calories. The best habit: pre-portion into 30 g bags or use a scale each time. Also check whether your nuts are raw, roasted, or roasted-in-oil — the roasted-in-oil versions add extra fat that is not in the raw nutrition values.