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Diamond Sweet Maple Walnuts
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Diamond Sweet Maple Walnuts

Diamond of California
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
10g
Sugars
125mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Diamond of California Sweet Maple Walnuts are a small-batch–styled, ready-to-eat candied nut sold in a 4 oz pouch that you'll commonly find on the snack aisle or near the baking and bulk nut section of American supermarkets—often perched next to other flavored nut bags, trail mixes, specialty granolas, and giftable small-batch confections. They read like an upscale pantry treat: glossy walnuts enrobed in maple-cane sugar syrup, with a hint of molasses and vanilla that positions them as a slightly indulgent, artisanal snack. Shoppers toss this into carts on weekend grocery runs for brunch toppings, picnic spreads, or as a portable sweet for road trips and movie nights. The brand leans into a heritage California nut narrative—appealing to adults who want a premium, slightly healthier snack option with a gourmet bent rather than mass-market candy. Packaging cues include “natural” language, the use of grade A maple syrup, and small-font ingredient transparency; no big cartoon characters or kid-focused branding, but a light health halo from maple and sea salt claims and an organic note in the vanilla flavoring. In processing context, these are nuts that have been commercially candied and flavored—ready-to-eat and shelf-stable. Sensory details: the walnuts are crunchy with a brittle, sugar-coated exterior, warm maple aroma, subtle spice from cinnamon, and a silky mouthfeel from canola oil and molasses; the pouch is resealable for on-the-go rituals—sprinkle over salads, spoon onto yogurt, nibble straight from the bag. Overall it occupies the intersection of convenience, indulgence, and perceived artisanal quality in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium125mg5%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars9g18%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Walnuts,, Cane, Sugar,, Grade, A, Maple, Syrup,, Molasses,, Canola, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Natural, Vanilla, Flavoring, (Organic, Ethyl, Alcohol,, Water,, Organic, Invert, Sugar, Syrup,, Natural, Flavors),, Cinnamon,, Soy, Lecithin,, Rosemary, Extract, (for, Freshness)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains added sugars, invert sugar syrup, emulsifiers and flavoring agents and is a ready-to-eat industrially formulated snack, consistent with ultra-processed (NOVA 4) products.

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Common Questions about Diamond Sweet Maple Walnuts

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These walnuts are a tasty snack packed with healthy fats and a bit of natural sweetness from maple syrup and cane sugar. They’re great for a quick energy boost, but if you’re watching your sugar intake or looking for high protein options, you might want to enjoy them in moderation.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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