Walnuts
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
643
Density
6.43kcal/g
Protein / 100g
14.3g
Carbs / 100g
14.3g
Fat / 100g
64.3g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Walnuts has 6.43 calories per gram (643 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Onz | 28 g | 180 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 643 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein14.3 g / 100 g8% of calories
- Carbs14.3 g / 100 g8% of calories
- Fat64.3 g / 100 g83% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Walnuts is 43× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (6.43 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Walnuts is 14× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (6.43 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Walnuts is 2.6× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (6.43 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about walnuts
- How many calories are in 100 grams of walnuts?
- Walnuts contains 643 calories per 100 g, along with 14.3 g of protein, 14.3 g of carbohydrates, and 64.3 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of walnuts?
- Walnuts has a calorie density of 6.43 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one onz of walnuts?
- One onz of Walnuts weighs about 28 g and provides roughly 180 calories.
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