Calories in
nuts, almonds, blanched
590 kcal per 100 g Nuts, almonds, blanched contains 590 calories per 100 grams, or about 856 calories per cup whole kernels. Per 100 g it provides 21.4 g protein, 18.7 g carbohydrate and 52.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 12% carbohydrate, 14% protein, 75% 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 cup whole kernels | 145.0 g | 856 | 31.0 g | 27.1 g | 76.2 g |
| 1 tbsp | 9.1 g | 54 | 1.9 g | 1.7 g | 4.8 g |
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 168 | 6.1 g | 5.3 g | 14.9 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup whole kernels
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup whole kernels |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 590 kcal | 856 kcal |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 31.0 g |
| Total fat | 52.5 g | 76.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.0 g | 5.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 27.1 g |
| Fibre | 9.9 g | 14.4 g |
| Sugars | 4.6 g | 6.7 g |
| Sodium | 19.0 mg | 27.6 mg |
| Potassium | 659.0 mg | 955.6 mg |
| Calcium | 236.0 mg | 342.2 mg |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 4.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 4.5 g | 6.5 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 170568). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How nuts, almonds, blanched compares
Among the 37 nut and seed products items on this site, nuts, almonds, blanched ranks 9 of 37 by calorie density, against a category average of 450 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 31% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 3.6 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one cup whole kernels (856 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 175 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, almonds, blanched?
Nuts, almonds, blanched contains 590 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 856 calories per cup whole kernels. It also provides 21.4 g of protein, 18.7 g of carbohydrate and 52.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of nuts, almonds, blanched?
By calories, nuts, almonds, blanched is roughly 12% carbohydrate, 14% protein and 75% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup whole kernels?
About 175 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, almonds, blanched 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.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Nuts, almonds, blanched". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.