Calories in
nuts, almond paste
458 kcal per 100 g Nuts, almond paste contains 458 calories per 100 grams, or about 130 calories per oz. Per 100 g it provides 9.0 g protein, 47.8 g carbohydrate and 27.7 g fat.
By calories that splits 40% carbohydrate, 8% protein, 52% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 130 | 2.6 g | 13.6 g | 7.9 g |
| 1 cup, firmly packed | 227.0 g | 1,040 | 20.4 g | 108.5 g | 63.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 458 kcal | 130 kcal |
| Protein | 9.0 g | 2.6 g |
| Total fat | 27.7 g | 7.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 47.8 g | 13.6 g |
| Fibre | 4.8 g | 1.4 g |
| Sugars | 36.3 g | 10.3 g |
| Sodium | 9.0 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Potassium | 314.0 mg | 89.2 mg |
| Calcium | 172.0 mg | 48.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 14.1 g | 4.0 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 170160). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How nuts, almond paste compares
Among the 37 nut and seed products items on this site, nuts, almond paste ranks 23 of 37 by calorie density, against a category average of 450 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 2% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 2 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one oz (130 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 27 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in nuts, almond paste?
Nuts, almond paste contains 458 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 130 calories per oz. It also provides 9.0 g of protein, 47.8 g of carbohydrate and 27.7 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of nuts, almond paste?
By calories, nuts, almond paste is roughly 40% carbohydrate, 8% protein and 52% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a oz?
About 27 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the nuts, almond paste I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within nut and seed products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Nuts, almond paste". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.