Walnuts
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
400
Density
4.00kcal/g
Protein / 100g
15.0g
Carbs / 100g
12.5g
Fat / 100g
65.0g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Walnuts has 4.00 calories per gram (400 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 Cup | 40 g | 160 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 400 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein15.0 g / 100 g9% of calories
- Carbs12.5 g / 100 g7% of calories
- Fat65.0 g / 100 g84% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Walnuts is 27× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (4.00 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Walnuts is 8.7× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (4.00 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Walnuts is 1.6× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (4.00 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about walnuts
- How many calories are in 100 grams of walnuts?
- Walnuts contains 400 calories per 100 g, along with 15.0 g of protein, 12.5 g of carbohydrates, and 65.0 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of walnuts?
- Walnuts has a calorie density of 4.00 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 1/4 cup of walnuts?
- One 1/4 cup of Walnuts weighs about 40 g and provides roughly 160 calories.
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