Calories in Almonds: per serving and per 100 g
By The DietGhar Team. Nutrition values checked 13 October 2026.
A serving of almonds (10 almonds, about 12 g) has 69 kcal, with 2.5 g protein, 2.6 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat. Per 100 g it comes to 579 kcal. That is 3.6 g of protein for every 100 kcal you eat.
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per serving (12 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 69 kcal | 579 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 21.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.6 g | 21.6 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 49.9 g |
| Fibre | 1.5 g | 12.5 g |
Serving: 10 almonds, about 12 g. Source below, checked 13 October 2026.
What one serving looks like
Ten almonds of about 12 g is a small handful, about what fits in your closed hand.
Where it fits in a 1,200 to 1,600 kcal day
At 69 kcal, one serving is about 4 percent of a 1,600 kcal day and about 6 percent of a 1,200 kcal day. A few almonds in the afternoon is a classic snack, and they bring healthy fat and some protein. Ten is a reasonable daily portion for many plans.
Your own number depends on your height, weight, age and activity, so use the calorie calculator to find it, or read our guide to the calories in popular Indian foods.
Compare it with other everyday Indian foods in the calorie count of popular Indian foods, sweets and snacks. Similar foods: Masala chai with sugar, Cashews and Coconut water.
How cooking changes the number
Raw or soaked. Salted, roasted and sugar coated almonds change the number.
A swap to try
Try Walnuts. Walnuts bring more omega-3 fat, though they cost more. Walnuts (4 halves, about 14 g) comes to 92 kcal, which is 23 kcal more than 69 for almonds, but it brings something different to the plate.
Who might want to watch it
Tree nuts are a common allergen. If you or your child react to nuts, avoid them.
This page is general nutrition information, not medical advice. If you have a medical condition, your doctor decides what you eat and how much.
Compare with similar foods
| Food | Serving | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnuts | 4 halves, about 14 g | 92 | 2.1 g |
| Masala chai with sugar | 1 cup, about 150 ml | 79 | 2.8 g |
| Cashews | 10 cashews, about 15 g | 83 | 2.7 g |
| Coconut water | 1 glass, about 250 ml | 48 | 1.8 g |
| Peanut butter | 1 tablespoon, about 16 g | 96 | 3.6 g |
| Peanuts | 1 handful, about 30 g | 170 | 7.7 g |
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Sources and last checked
Last checked 13 October 2026. Values are taken straight from the source record below, then scaled to the serving.
- Nuts, almonds, USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), FDC ID 170567
These are averages. Packaged and restaurant versions differ, and the USDA tables describe foods as sold and cooked in the United States, so Indian home cooking can vary.
