Almonds
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
588
Density
5.88kcal/g
Protein / 100g
18.8g
Carbs / 100g
21.9g
Fat / 100g
53.1g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Almonds has 5.88 calories per gram (588 per 100 g). Calorie-packed. Small weights carry a lot of energy, so portion size matters a lot here. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Tbsp | 32 g | 188 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 588 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein18.8 g / 100 g12% of calories
- Carbs21.9 g / 100 g14% of calories
- Fat53.1 g / 100 g75% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Almonds is 39× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (5.88 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Almonds is 13× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (5.88 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Almonds is 2.3× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (5.88 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about almonds
- How many calories are in 100 grams of almonds?
- Almonds contains 588 calories per 100 g, along with 18.8 g of protein, 21.9 g of carbohydrates, and 53.1 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of almonds?
- Almonds has a calorie density of 5.88 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 3 tbsp of almonds?
- One 3 tbsp of Almonds weighs about 32 g and provides roughly 188 calories.
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