Calories in Almond paste
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Almond paste contains 458 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, well packed (227 g) provides about 1,040 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 40% from carbohydrates and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in nuts and seeds on FoodFactly, where the median is 587 kcal per 100 g across 78 foods.
100 g provides 90% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 50% of the Daily Value for copper and 32% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 458 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 27.7 g | 36% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 9 mg | 0.4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 47.8 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber C | 4.8 g | 17% |
| Total sugars C | 36.2 g | |
| Protein C | 9 g | 18% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 13.5 mg | 90% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.082 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.41 mg | 32% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.036 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 73 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 28.5 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 172 mg | 13% |
| Iron C | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium C | 130 mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus C | 258 mg | 21% |
| Potassium C | 314 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 1.5 mg | 13% |
| Copper C | 0.45 mg | 50% |
| Selenium C | 4.2 µg | 8% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8%
- Carbohydrates 40%
- Fat 52%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein9 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 19.3 g)
- Fiber4.8 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 7.4 g)
- Sugars36.2 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 4.7 g)
- Fat27.7 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 49.8 g)
- Saturated fat2.6 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 6.8 g)
- Sodium9 mgbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 157 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water14.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 18 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 5.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.54 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 17.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 1 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 14.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 73 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts, almond paste | 458 | 9 g | 47.8 g | 27.7 g |
| Trail mix, NFS | 454 | 10.9 g | 51.1 g | 26.8 g |
| Trail mix with nuts and fruit | 454 | 10.9 g | 51.1 g | 26.8 g |
| Trail mix with chocolate | 503 | 11.6 g | 48.3 g | 32.3 g |
| Peanut butter and jelly | 432 | 11.2 g | 46.1 g | 25.7 g |
| Peanut butter and chocolate spread | 498 | 11.7 g | 42.8 g | 34.5 g |
| Nuts, walnuts, glazed | 500 | 8.3 g | 47.6 g | 35.7 g |
| Coconut, packaged | 456 | 3.1 g | 51.8 g | 28 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in almond paste?
100 g of almond paste has 458 kcal. 1 cup, well packed (227 g): about 1,040 kcal.
How much protein is in almond paste?
Almond paste contains 9 g of protein per 100 g (18% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.4 g in 1 cup, well packed (227 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is in the lowest quarter (median 19.3 g).
How many carbs are in almond paste?
Almond paste has 47.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.8 g of fiber and 36.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in almond paste?
Almond paste contains 27.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does almond paste contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (90% DV), copper (50% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (32% DV), magnesium (31% DV) and phosphorus (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in almond paste?
100 g contains 9 mg of sodium, 0.4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707535. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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