Calories in Almonds
One handful of Almonds is about 20 g, which comes to 116 kcal and 4.2 g of protein — roughly 8% of a 1,500 calorie day.
Almonds nutrition
| Per | 1 handful (20 g) | 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 116 kcal | 579 kcal |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 21.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.4 g | 22.0 g |
| Fat | 10.0 g | 50.0 g |
| Fibre | 2.5 g | 12.5 g |
Values from IFCT 2017, the Indian food composition tables, rather than a generic international database. Source: IFCT2017 H001.
What the numbers say
By its own figures this is calorie dense, so the portion decides everything.
Protein is the number most Indian plates are short of. If a meal built around this lands under about 15 g, add curd, dal or eggs rather than changing the dish.
Similar foods, by calories
- Roasted peanuts — 142 kcal per handful
- Boiled peanuts — 318 kcal per katori
Common questions
How many calories in 1 handful of Almonds?
About 116 kcal per handful (20 g), and 579 kcal per 100 g.
How much protein is in Almonds?
About 4.2 g per handful, which is 21.0 g per 100 g.
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This is general food guidance, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, taking medication or managing an illness, show any plan to your doctor first.