Almond nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Nuts, almonds
Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian
What Do 579 Calories or 100 Grams of Almonds Look Like?
Our team measured how much 100 grams or 579 calories of almonds looks like. The picture below shows that 72 almonds comprise 100 grams or 575-579 calories. That means each almond is about 1.4 grams or around 8 calories.
One serving of almonds (28.35g) contains 164 calories accordingly.
Calorie count can change based on the weight and size of almonds.
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Last updated: October 31, 2023
Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian
Important nutritional characteristics for Almond
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Almond glycemic index https://www.ijmrhs.com/medical-research/dry-fruits-and-diabetes-mellitus.pdfCheck out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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0 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 550 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 9 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 oz (23 whole kernels) (28.35 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 2.3 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889157513000902 | 281 mg |
Almond calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
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| Calories in 100 grams | 579 | |
| Calories in 1 cup, whole | 828 | 143 g |
| Calories in 1 cup, sliced | 533 | 92 g |
| Calories in 1 cup, slivered | 625 | 108 g |
| Calories in 1 cup, ground | 550 | 95 g |
| Calories in 1 almond | 7 | 1.2 g |
Almond Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Almond glycemic index
https://www.ijmrhs.com/medical-research/dry-fruits-and-diabetes-mellitus.pdfCheck out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
5.7IU of 5,000IU
0.11%
Vitamin E :
73mg of 15mg
487%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.58mg of 1mg
49%
Vitamin B2:
3.2mg of 1mg
249%
Vitamin B3:
10mg of 16mg
64%
Vitamin B5:
1.3mg of 5mg
27%
Vitamin B6:
0.39mg of 1mg
30%
Folate:
125µg of 400µg
31%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
148mg of 550mg
27%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 40%
20.1 g of 50 g
20.1 g (40% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 73%
47.4 g of 65 g
47.4 g (73% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 7%
20.5 g of 300 g
20.5 g (7% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
4.2 g of 2,000 g
4.2 g (0% of DV )
Other:
2.8 g
2.8 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
601mg of 280mg
215%
Threonine:
1713mg of 1,050mg
163%
Isoleucine:
2140mg of 1,400mg
153%
Leucine:
4198mg of 2,730mg
154%
Lysine:
1619mg of 2,100mg
77%
Methionine:
447mg of 1,050mg
43%
Phenylalanine:
3226mg of 1,750mg
184%
Valine:
2437mg of 1,820mg
134%
Histidine:
1536mg of 700mg
219%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
30 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0.68 g
Sucrose:
3.8 g
Glucose:
0.16 g
Fructose:
0.1 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.04 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
Fiber content ratio for Almond
Sugar:
4.1 g
Fiber:
12 g
Other:
4.5 g
All nutrients for Almond per selected serving size (1 cup, ground - 95g)
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 550kcal | 28% | 3% |
12.3 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 20g | 48% | 22% |
7.5 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 47g | 73% | 3% |
1.5 times more than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 8.6g | N/A | 48% |
6 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 20g | 7% | 33% |
1.3 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 257mg | 61% | 10% |
1.9 times more than Almond
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| Calcium | 256mg | 26% | 9% |
2.2 times more than Milk
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| Potassium | 696mg | 20% | 8% |
5 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 3.5mg | 44% | 15% |
1.4 times more than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 4.1g | N/A | 50% |
2.1 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 12g | 48% | 9% |
5.2 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 0.98mg | 109% | 16% |
7.3 times more than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 3mg | 27% | 29% |
2 times less than Beef broiled
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| Starch | 0.68g | 0% | 96% |
21.2 times less than Potato
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| Phosphorus | 457mg | 65% | 10% |
2.6 times more than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 0.95mg | 0% | 98% |
490 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 1.9IU | 0% | 73% |
8353 times less than Carrot
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Vitamin E | 24mg | 162% | 33% |
17.6 times more than Kiwifruit
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| Selenium | 3.9µg | 7% | 69% | |
| Manganese | 2.1mg | 90% | 27% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 16% | 34% |
1.3 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.1mg | 83% | 10% |
8.8 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.4mg | 21% | 45% |
2.6 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 9% | 60% |
2.4 times less than Sunflower seed
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | 57% |
1.2 times more than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Trans Fat | 0.01g | N/A | 70% |
992.7 times less than Margarine
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| Folate | 42µg | 10% | 37% |
1.4 times less than Brussels sprout
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| Saturated Fat | 3.6g | 18% | 31% |
1.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Choline | 49mg | 9% | 65% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 30g | N/A | 9% |
3.2 times more than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12g | N/A | 11% |
3.8 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0% | 63% |
1.4 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.57mg | 0% | 71% |
1.2 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.71mg | 0% | 68% |
1.2 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 1.4mg | 0% | 66% |
1.7 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.54mg | 0% | 75% |
1.3 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | 78% |
1.6 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 1.1mg | 0% | 49% |
1.7 times more than Egg
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| Valine | 0.81mg | 0% | 68% |
2.4 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.51mg | 0% | 67% |
1.4 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | 92% |
53.6 times less than Apple
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0g | N/A | 99% |
3046.7 times less than Canola oil
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 87% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12g | N/A | 80% |
Equal to Almond
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 550
% Daily Value*
73%
Total Fat
47g
16%
Saturated Fat 3.6g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.04%
Sodium 0.95mg
6.8%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
48%
Dietary Fiber
12g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
20g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
256mg
26%
Iron
3.5mg
44%
Potassium
696mg
20%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
Almond nutrition infographic
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References
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