Calories in Almonds

Almonds has about 69 calories per 10 pieces (12 g), with 2.5 g protein, 2.6 g carbs and 6 g fat. Per 100 g it has 579 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
69kcal
Calories · 10 pieces (12 g)
2.5g
Protein · 10 pieces (12 g)
2.6g
Carbs · 10 pieces (12 g)
6g
Fat · 10 pieces (12 g)
Carbs 14%Protein 14%Fat 72%share of calories

Almonds calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
10 pieces (12 g)69 kcal2.5 g2.6 g6 g
1 tbsp (10 g)58 kcal2.1 g2.2 g5 g
100 g579 kcal21.2 g21.6 g49.9 g

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Almonds nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 10 pieces (12 g)
Calories579 kcal69 kcal
Protein21.2 g2.5 g
Carbohydrates21.6 g2.6 g
Fat49.9 g6 g
Fibre12.5 g1.5 g
Sugar4.4 g0.5 g
Sodium1 mg0 mg
Calcium269 mg32 mg
Iron3.7 mg0.4 mg
Potassium733 mg88 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 Almonds healthy?

  • ●Almonds is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 579 kcal per 100 g. About 14% of its calories come from carbs, 14% from protein and 72% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 10 pieces (12 g) already adds 69 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (2.5 g in 10 pieces (12 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in fibre (12.5 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 10 pieces (12 g) (69 kcal) takes about 14 min of brisk walking or 6 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Almonds: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Almonds?

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One serving of Almonds, 10 pieces (12 g), has roughly 69 calories, with 2.5 g protein, 2.6 g carbohydrates, 6 g fat and 1.5 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Almonds?

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100 g of Almonds has 579 kcal, with 21.2 g protein, 21.6 g carbs, 49.9 g fat, 12.5 g fibre and 4.4 g sugar.

How much protein is in Almonds?

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Almonds has 21.2 g protein per 100 g (2.5 g in 10 pieces (12 g)). Protein provides about 14% of its calories.

Is Almonds good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 579 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 10 pieces (12 g) adds 69 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

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

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Burning roughly 69 kcal takes about 14 minutes of brisk walking or 6 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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