> The less the nut is processed the greater the difference in calories: roasting makes nuts more brittle and slightly easier to digest > Even between people th

> The less the nut is processed the greater the difference in calories: roasting makes nuts more brittle and slightly easier to digest > Even between people there is a little bit of variation in calories extracted, probably due to chewing differences. > the FDA allows companies to choose between approved methods, including Atwater’s and the newer one. I hope companies are honest about what they are factoring into these calculations.