Food calories · USDA data
Calories in almonds
164 calories
in 1 oz (23 whole kernels), 28.4 g
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbs
- 6.1 g
- Fat
- 14.2 g
- Fiber
- 3.6 g
Almonds have 164 calories. That is USDA's figure for 1 oz (23 whole kernels), which weighs 28.4 g. Per 100 g, almonds have 579 calories.
Almost all of its calories, 72%, come from fat. It adds 6 g of protein, 12% of the 50 g Daily Value. This portion has 3.6 g of fiber, 13% of the 28 g Daily Value.
It takes 17 g of almonds to reach 100 calories, which is about 0.6 × 1 oz (23 whole kernels).
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (23 whole kernels) | 28.4 g | 164 | 6 g | 6.1 g | 14.2 g |
| 1 cup, whole | 143 g | 828 | 30.2 g | 30.8 g | 71.4 g |
| 1 cup, sliced | 92 g | 533 | 19.5 g | 19.8 g | 45.9 g |
| 1 cup, slivered | 108 g | 625 | 22.8 g | 23.3 g | 53.9 g |
| 1 cup, ground | 95 g | 550 | 20.1 g | 20.5 g | 47.4 g |
| 1 oz | 28.3 g | 164 | 6 g | 6.1 g | 14.1 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 579 | 21.2 g | 21.6 g | 49.9 g |
Portion weights are USDA's own. Your almonds may weigh more or less; for an exact number, weigh it and enter the grams in the food calorie lookup.
Where the calories come from
- Protein: 14% of calories (21.2 g per 100 g)
- Carbohydrate: 14% (21.6 g per 100 g, of which 12.5 g fiber)
- Fat: 72% (49.9 g per 100 g)
Shares use the general factors of 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate and 9 per gram of fat, so they can differ a little from USDA's calorie figure. Daily Values are the FDA's adult Daily Values.
Compared with similar foods
Weight for weight, peanuts has the fewest calories of these four (567 per 100 g) and sunflower seeds the most (584).
| Per 100 g | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 579 | 21.2 g | 21.6 g | 49.9 g |
| Sunflower seeds | 584 | 20.8 g | 20 g | 51.5 g |
| Pistachios | 572 | 21.1 g | 28.3 g | 45.8 g |
| Peanuts | 567 | 25.8 g | 16.1 g | 49.2 g |
Work out your own portion
The food calorie lookup has 3,070 foods. Pick a portion or type a weight in grams or ounces, then add foods to a plate to see the total for a meal. To see how a meal fits your day, the calorie calculator works out your daily calories.
Questions people ask
How many calories are in almonds?
Almonds have 164 calories. USDA weighs 1 oz (23 whole kernels) at 28.4 g, and almonds has 579 calories per 100 g.
How much protein do almonds have?
1 oz (23 whole kernels) (28.4 g) has 6 g of protein, 12% of the 50 g Daily Value. Per 100 g it is 21.2 g.
How many carbs do almonds have?
1 oz (23 whole kernels) has 6.1 g of carbohydrate, including 3.6 g of fiber, and 14.2 g of fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (2018). USDA entry: Nuts, almonds (FDC ID 170567). Values are averages; a packaged food's label may differ.