Calories in almonds
Each almond has about 7 kcal, so ten is about 70 kcal and a 30 g handful about 180.
By the Calori team · Updated · 3 min read
Almonds calories by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 almond (1.2 g) | 7 kcal | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 0.6 g |
| 10 almonds (12 g) | 72 kcal | 2.5 g | 0.8 g | 6 g |
| Handful (30 g, about 25 almonds) | 180 kcal | 6.3 g | 2.1 g | 15 g |
Almonds nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 600 kcal (2510 kJ) |
| Protein | 21 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7 g |
| of which sugars | 4 g |
| Fat | 50 g |
| Fibre | 12.5 g |
Typical values. Carbohydrate excludes fibre, as on UK food labels. Brands and varieties differ, so check the label where there is one.
Almonds as a snack
Almonds are filling and nutritious, but small handfuls add up fast. Counting out 10 to 15 almonds, or pre-portioning 30 g bags, makes them easy to fit into a calorie target.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in 10 almonds?
- Ten almonds, about 12 g, have around 70 kcal.
- How much protein is in almonds?
- Almonds have about 21 g of protein per 100 g, or around 6 g in a 30 g handful.
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