Calories in Almond Butter

Almond Butter has about 98 calories per 1 tbsp (16 g), with 3.4 g protein, 3 g carbs and 8.9 g fat. Per 100 g it has 614 kcal.

Featured in: High-Protein Vegetarian Foods, High-Fibre Foods, Calcium-Rich Foods

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Good protein sourceHigh fibreEnergy-denseMostly fatGood iron sourceRich in calcium
98kcal
Calories · 1 tbsp (16 g)
3.4g
Protein · 1 tbsp (16 g)
3g
Carbs · 1 tbsp (16 g)
8.9g
Fat · 1 tbsp (16 g)
Carbs 11%Protein 13%Fat 76%share of calories

Almond Butter calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tbsp (16 g)98 kcal3.4 g3 g8.9 g
100 g614 kcal21 g18.8 g55.5 g

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Almond Butter nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp (16 g)
Calories614 kcal98 kcal
Protein21 g3.4 g
Carbohydrates18.8 g3 g
Fat55.5 g8.9 g
Fibre10.3 g1.6 g
Sugar4.4 g0.7 g
Sodium1 mg0 mg
Calcium347 mg56 mg
Iron3.7 mg0.6 mg
Potassium748 mg120 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Almond Butter healthy?

  • ●Almond Butter is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 614 kcal per 100 g. About 11% of its calories come from carbs, 13% from protein and 76% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 tbsp (16 g) already adds 98 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (3.4 g in 1 tbsp (16 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in fibre (10.3 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 1 tbsp (16 g) (98 kcal) takes about 20 min of brisk walking or 9 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Almond Butter: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Almond Butter?

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One serving of Almond Butter, 1 tbsp (16 g), has roughly 98 calories, with 3.4 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates, 8.9 g fat and 1.6 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Almond Butter?

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100 g of Almond Butter has 614 kcal, with 21 g protein, 18.8 g carbs, 55.5 g fat, 10.3 g fibre and 4.4 g sugar.

How much protein is in Almond Butter?

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Almond Butter has 21 g protein per 100 g (3.4 g in 1 tbsp (16 g)). Protein provides about 13% of its calories.

Is Almond Butter good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 614 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 tbsp (16 g) adds 98 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Almond Butter?

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Burning roughly 98 kcal takes about 20 minutes of brisk walking or 9 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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