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How Many Calories in Almonds?

Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by our editorial team. Last reviewed: 5 September 2026.

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579
calories per 100g
162 calories per a handful (28g)
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21.1gProtein
21.6gCarbs
49.9gFat
12.5gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)164 kcal6.0g
100g579 kcal21.1g
grams
579kcal
21.1gprotein
21.6gcarbs
49.9gfat
12.5gfibre

A almonds contains 579 calories per 100g. A typical a handful (28g) provides about 162 calories. Almonds is high in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Almonds Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (28g)
Calories579 kcal162 kcal
Protein21.1g5.9g
Carbohydrates21.6g6.0g
of which Sugars4.3g1.2g
Fat49.9g14.0g
of which Saturates3.8g1.1g
Fibre12.5g3.5g
Sodium1.0mg0mg
Potassium733.0mg205mg
Calcium269.0mg75mg
Iron3.7mg1.0mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A0.0µg0µg
Selenium4.1µg1µg
Riboflavin (B2)1.1mg0.3mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Good to know

Check the actual serving size on packaging before comparing to the per-100g figures here — snack portions are often smaller (or larger) than 100g.

Does almonds fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 21.1g of protein per 100g, almonds clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.

Fibre intake

Almonds provides 12.5g of fibre per 100g — a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 25-30g daily target, which supports digestion and helps with feeling fuller for longer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in almonds per 100g?

Almonds contains 579 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is almonds high in calories?

A a handful of almonds (28g) has around 162 calories — roughly 8% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is almonds good for weight loss?

Almonds is fairly calorie-dense at 579 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A a handful provides about 162 calories.

How much protein is in almonds?

Almonds contains 21.1g of protein per 100g.

Is almonds a good source of fibre?

Yes — almonds provides 12.5g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.

How does almonds compare to chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids?

Almonds has 579 calories per 100g, close to chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids at 579 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

How many servings of almonds for 20g of protein?

With 21.1g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 95g of almonds to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other snacks closest to almonds by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Almonds (this page)579 kcal21.1g21.6g49.9g
Chocolate, Dark, 60-69% Cacao Solids579 kcal6.1g52.4g38.3g
Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Oil Roasted, without Salt Added580 kcal16.8g29.9g47.8g
Nuts, Mixed Nuts, Dry Roasted, with Peanuts580 kcal21.9g22.5g49.3g
Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Oil Roasted, with Salt Added581 kcal16.8g30.2g47.8g
Candies, Hershey'S Pot Of Gold Almond Bar577 kcal12.8g44.9g38.5g
Seeds, Sunflower Seed Kernels, Dry Roasted, without Salt582 kcal19.3g24.1g49.8g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.