Almond is a highly nutritious, effective health building food and hence is known as the king of nuts. They are a great source of high quality protein, vitamin E, magnesium, and unsaturated fat, calcium, fiber and phosphorus. They also contain manganese, vitamin B6 and arginine. Almonds do not have any cholesterol. There are two types of almond, sweet almond and bitter almond; it is the sweet almond that is eaten. Bitter almonds are used for producing almond oil, perfume and cosmetics. Almond is most often eaten on its own, raw or toasted. It is also used in many dishes. Almond along with other nuts, is often sprinkled over desserts, ice creams etc.