Calories in Nuts, almond paste
Generic food Nuts and Seeds
Nuts, almond paste contains 458 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 130 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 nut and seed products on FoodFactly, where the median is 574 kcal per 100 g across 151 foods.
100 g provides 90% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 50% of the Daily Value for copper and 37% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 458 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 27.7 g | 36% |
| Saturated fat I | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 9 mg | 0.4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 47.8 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber M | 4.8 g | 17% |
| Total sugars C | 36.3 g | |
| Protein M | 9 g | 18% |
| Vitamin A M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 13.5 mg | 90% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.082 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.41 mg | 32% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.11 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.036 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 73 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 28.5 mg | 5% |
| Calcium M | 172 mg | 13% |
| Iron M | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium M | 130 mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus M | 258 mg | 21% |
| Potassium M | 314 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 1.5 mg | 13% |
| Copper M | 0.45 mg | 50% |
| Manganese M | 0.86 mg | 37% |
| Selenium I | 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 gbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 16.1 g)
- Fiber4.8 gin the lowest quarter of nut and seed products (median 8.4 g)
- Sugars36.3 gin the top quarter of nut and seed products (median 4.2 g)
- Fat27.7 gbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 48.8 g)
- Saturated fat2.6 gin the lowest quarter of nut and seed products (median 5.6 g)
- Sodium9 mgbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 18 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 I | 18 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 5.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 5.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.16 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 1.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.54 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 17.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 1 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 14.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,916 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 73 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Nuts
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), creamed Dried or dry | 684 | 5.3 g | 21.5 g | 69.1 g |
| Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded Dried or dry | 501 | 2.9 g | 47.7 g | 35.5 g |
| Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added | 614 | 21 g | 18.8 g | 55.5 g |
| Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, boiled and steamed Cooked | 56 | 0.82 g | 12.6 g | 0.19 g |
| Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, roasted Cooked | 201 | 3 g | 45.1 g | 0.8 g |
| Nuts, almonds, honey roasted, unblanched Cooked | 594 | 18.2 g | 27.9 g | 49.9 g |
| Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added | 609 | 12.1 g | 30.3 g | 53 g |
| Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, with salt added Cooked | 716 | 7.8 g | 12.8 g | 76.1 g |
| Nuts, mixed nuts, dry roasted, with peanuts, with salt added Cooked | 594 | 17.3 g | 25.4 g | 51.5 g |
| Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, with salt added Cooked | 607 | 20 g | 21.1 g | 54 g |
| Nuts, almonds, oil roasted, lightly salted Cooked | 607 | 21.2 g | 17.7 g | 55.2 g |
| Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added | 614 | 21 g | 18.8 g | 55.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Coconut, packaged | 456 | 3.1 g | 51.8 g | 28 g |
| Trail mix with pretzels, cereal, or granola | 476 | 13.1 g | 50.6 g | 27.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in nuts?
100 g of nuts has 458 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 130 kcal. 1 cup, firmly packed (227 g): about 1,040 kcal.
How much protein is in nuts?
Nuts contains 9 g of protein per 100 g (18% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.6 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nut and seed products, that is below the median (median 16.1 g).
How many carbs are in nuts?
Nuts has 47.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.8 g of fiber and 36.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in nuts?
Nuts 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 nuts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (90% DV), copper (50% DV), manganese (37% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (32% DV) and magnesium (31% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in nuts?
100 g contains 9 mg of sodium, 0.4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does nuts have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, nuts, almond paste has 458 kcal, while nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), creamed has 684 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 170160. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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