Calories in Nuts, NFS
Generic food Nuts and Seeds
Nuts, NFS contains 610 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (142 g) provides about 866 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from fat, with 13% from carbohydrates and 12% from protein (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 134% of the Daily Value for selenium, 104% of the Daily Value for copper and 52% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
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 | 610 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 53.8 g | 69% |
| Saturated fat C | 7.6 g | 38% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 313 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 20.9 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 7.4 g | 26% |
| Total sugars C | 4.5 g | |
| Protein C | 19.6 g | 39% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.4 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 7.8 mg | 52% |
| Vitamin K C | 10.8 µg | 9% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.21 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.33 mg | 25% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 7.8 mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.37 mg | 22% |
| Folate (B9) C | 75 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 55.4 mg | 10% |
| Calcium C | 93 mg | 7% |
| Iron C | 2.8 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium C | 196 mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus C | 389 mg | 31% |
| Potassium C | 601 mg | 13% |
| Zinc C | 3.2 mg | 29% |
| Copper C | 0.94 mg | 104% |
| Selenium C | 73.8 µg | 134% |
% 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 13%
- Fat 75%
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
- Protein19.6 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 19.3 g)
- Sugars4.5 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 4.7 g)
- Fat53.8 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 49.8 g)
- Saturated fat7.6 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 6.8 g)
- Sodium313 mgabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 157 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 28.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 13.6 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 | 12.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.019 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.019 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.066 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 4.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 27.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.59 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.37 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.026 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 7 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 48 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 75 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed nuts, NFS | 610 | 19.6 g | 20.9 g | 53.8 g |
| Mixed nuts, with peanuts, salted | 610 | 19.6 g | 20.9 g | 53.8 g |
| Mixed nuts, with peanuts, lightly salted | 612 | 19.7 g | 21 g | 54 g |
| Mixed nuts, with peanuts, unsalted | 615 | 19.8 g | 21.1 g | 54.2 g |
| Trail mix with nuts | 604 | 20.1 g | 21.1 g | 53 g |
| Mixed nuts, unroasted | 616 | 17 g | 22.9 g | 54.6 g |
| Mixed nuts, without peanuts, salted | 620 | 16.3 g | 22 g | 55.5 g |
| Mixed nuts, without peanuts, unsalted | 625 | 16.4 g | 22.2 g | 56 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 610 kcal. 1 cup (142 g): about 866 kcal. 1 100 calorie package (18 g): about 110 kcal. 1 package (50 g): about 305 kcal.
Is nuts high in protein?
Nuts contains 19.6 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 27.8 g in 1 cup (142 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is above the median (median 19.3 g).
How many carbs are in nuts?
Nuts has 20.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 7.4 g of fiber and 4.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in nuts?
Nuts contains 53.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.6 g is saturated (38% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does nuts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (134% DV), copper (104% DV), Vitamin E (52% DV), Niacin (B3) (49% DV) and magnesium (47% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in nuts?
100 g contains 313 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does nuts have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, nuts, NFS has 610 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: 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 2707484. 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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