Calories in Nuts, butternuts, dried
Generic food Dried or dry Nuts and Seeds
Nuts, butternuts, dried contains 612 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 174 kcal.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from fat, with 15% from protein and 7% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nut and seed products on FoodFactly (574 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 285% of the Daily Value for manganese, 56% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 50% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 612 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 57 g | 73% |
| Saturated fat ? | 1.3 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 12.1 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 4.7 g | 17% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 24.9 g | 50% |
| Vitamin A ? | 6 µg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin C ? | 3.2 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.38 mg | 32% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.15 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.63 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.56 mg | 33% |
| Folate (B9) C | 66 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 53 mg | 4% |
| Iron ? | 4 mg | 22% |
| Magnesium ? | 237 mg | 56% |
| Phosphorus ? | 446 mg | 36% |
| Potassium ? | 421 mg | 9% |
| Zinc ? | 3.1 mg | 28% |
| Copper ? | 0.45 mg | 50% |
| Manganese ? | 6.6 mg | 285% |
| Selenium I | 17.2 µg | 31% |
% 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 15%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- Fat 78%
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
- Protein24.9 gin the top quarter of nut and seed products (median 16.1 g)
- Fiber4.7 gin the lowest quarter of nut and seed products (median 8.4 g)
- Fat57 gin the top quarter of nut and seed products (median 48.8 g)
- Saturated fat1.3 gin the lowest quarter of nut and seed products (median 5.6 g)
- Sodium1 mgin the lowest quarter of nut and seed products (median 18 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 10.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 42.7 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.37 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.94 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1.2 g |
| Leucine ? | 2.2 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.77 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.61 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.48 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 1.4 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.98 g |
| Valine ? | 1.5 g |
| Arginine ? | 4.9 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.81 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.4 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 3.1 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 6.1 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.5 g |
| Proline ? | 1.2 g |
| Serine ? | 1.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 33.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.87 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.43 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 10.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 8.7 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (7)
| Water ? | 3.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Ash ? | 2.7 g |
| Energy ? | 2,561 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 124 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, dried Dried or dry | 559 | 30.2 g | 10.7 g | 49.1 g |
| Sunflower seed kernels, dried Dried or dry | 584 | 20.8 g | 20 g | 51.5 g |
| Seeds, sesame seed kernels, dried (decorticated) Dried or dry | 631 | 20.5 g | 11.7 g | 61.2 g |
| Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried Dried or dry | 557 | 28.3 g | 15.3 g | 47.4 g |
| Peanut butter, lower sugar | 650 | 24.8 g | 14.2 g | 54.9 g |
| Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, type of kernels unspecified | 592 | 17.4 g | 21.5 g | 53 g |
| Mixed nuts, with peanuts, unsalted | 615 | 19.8 g | 21.1 g | 54.2 g |
| Mixed nuts, with peanuts, lightly salted | 612 | 19.7 g | 21 g | 54 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry nuts?
100 g of dried or dry nuts has 612 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 174 kcal. 1 nutmeat (3 g): about 18 kcal. 1 cup (120 g): about 734 kcal.
Is dried or dry nuts high in protein?
Dried or dry nuts contains 24.9 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.1 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nut and seed products, that is among the highest quarter (median 16.1 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry nuts?
Dried or dry nuts has 12.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.7 g of fiber.
How much fat is in dried or dry nuts?
Dried or dry nuts contains 57 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.3 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry nuts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (285% DV), magnesium (56% DV), copper (50% DV), phosphorus (36% DV) and Vitamin B6 (33% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry nuts?
100 g contains 1 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does nuts have the same nutrition dried or dry and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, nuts, butternuts, dried has 612 kcal, while nuts, chestnuts, japanese, boiled and steamed has 56 kcal. Cooking 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 170570. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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