6. Pecans Large, oblong and prune-ish in appearance, pecans are a type of nut you’ll often encounter in baked goods and desserts.

Protein, fiber and unsaturated fat mean that almonds will keep you full for a while — especially because a 1-ounce serving is 23 whole almonds, a greater amount than other types of nuts.

Drupes: Unlike true nuts, which are a fruit and seed in one, drupes are a fleshy fruit with a hard, dry seed inside. Cashews, almonds and pecans are drupes. Cherries and peaches are examples of ...