Almonds: calories and nutrition facts
Calories in almonds per 100 g and per typical portion, from the MacroLab food catalog.
579kcal per 100 g
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To burn these 579 calories:
- 135minWalking (5 km/h)
- 57minRunning (8 km/h)
- 70minCycling (16–19 km/h)
- 79minSwimming
Times use the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Calories per portion
Common portions from the MacroLab catalog, next to the 100 g reference.
| Portion | kcal |
|---|---|
| 100 g | 579 |
| 1 piece (1.3 g) | 8 |
Can almonds make you gain weight?
At 579 kcal per 100 g, this is a food with high energy density: just 17 g gives 100 kcal.
Calories add up fast in a small volume, so measuring helps: 100 g already has 579 kcal.
No single food makes you gain weight. What matters is your total calories over days and weeks compared with what you burn.
Almonds vs other foods in “Nuts and seeds”
Its calories are close to the average food in “Nuts and seeds” (602 kcal per 100 g).
| Per 100 g | This food | Group average |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 579 kcal | 602 kcal |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in 100 g of almonds?
- 100 g has 579 kcal. That means about 17 g for every 100 kcal.
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Data from the MacroLab food catalog, updated September 26, 2026. Values vary by variety and brand; check the label of the product you buy.