Calories in Almonds, NFS
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Almonds, NFS contains 598 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 170 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 13% from protein and 13% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nuts and seeds on FoodFactly (587 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 159% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 122% of the Daily Value for copper and 92% 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 | 598 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 52.5 g | 67% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.1 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 3 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 21 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 10.9 g | 39% |
| Total sugars C | 4.9 g | |
| Protein C | 21 g | 42% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 23.9 mg | 159% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.077 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 1.2 mg | 92% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.6 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 55 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 52.1 mg | 9% |
| Calcium C | 268 mg | 21% |
| Iron C | 3.7 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium C | 279 mg | 66% |
| Phosphorus C | 471 mg | 38% |
| Potassium C | 713 mg | 15% |
| Zinc C | 3.3 mg | 30% |
| Copper C | 1.1 mg | 122% |
| Selenium C | 2 µg | 4% |
% 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 13%
- Fat 74%
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
- Protein21 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 19.3 g)
- Fiber10.9 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 7.4 g)
- Sugars4.9 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 4.7 g)
- Fat52.5 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 49.8 g)
- Saturated fat4.1 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 6.8 g)
- Sodium3 mgin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 157 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water2.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 33.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 13 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 | 12.9 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 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.019 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 32.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 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 | 2.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 55 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Almonds
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almonds, unroasted | 626 | 21.4 g | 20 g | 51.1 g |
| Almonds, salted | 601 | 20.1 g | 20.2 g | 53.4 g |
| Almonds, lightly salted | 604 | 20.2 g | 20.3 g | 53.7 g |
| Almonds, unsalted | 607 | 20.3 g | 20.4 g | 54 g |
| Almonds, flavored | 599 | 20.1 g | 20.1 g | 53.3 g |
| Almonds, honey roasted Cooked | 579 | 14.1 g | 35.8 g | 45.3 g |
| Almonds, chocolate covered candy | 560 | 13 g | 44 g | 38.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 579 | 21.2 g | 21.6 g | 49.9 g |
| Almond butter | 641 | 20.7 g | 21.1 g | 52.7 g |
| Almond butter, lower sodium | 645 | 20.8 g | 21.2 g | 53 g |
| Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added | 614 | 21 g | 18.8 g | 55.5 g |
| Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added | 614 | 21 g | 18.8 g | 55.5 g |
| Sunflower seeds, plain, unsalted | 582 | 19.3 g | 24.1 g | 49.8 g |
| Sunflower seeds, NFS | 582 | 19.3 g | 24.1 g | 49.8 g |
| Mixed seeds | 580 | 22 g | 21.7 g | 49.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in almonds?
100 g of almonds has 598 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 170 kcal. 1 nut (1.2 g): about 7 kcal. 1 100 calorie package (18 g): about 108 kcal.
Is almonds high in protein?
Almonds contains 21 g of protein per 100 g (42% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is among the highest quarter (median 19.3 g).
How many carbs are in almonds?
Almonds has 21 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10.9 g of fiber and 4.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in almonds?
Almonds contains 52.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.1 g is saturated (20% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does almonds contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (159% DV), copper (122% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (92% DV), magnesium (66% DV) and phosphorus (38% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in almonds?
100 g contains 3 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does almonds have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, almonds, NFS has 598 kcal, while almonds, honey roasted has 579 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: 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 2707485. 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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