Nuts and seeds
How much protein is in almonds?
Almonds has 21.2 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 oz (23 whole kernels), 28.4 g) has 6 g of protein and 164 calories.
- Protein, 1 oz (23 whole kernels) (28.4 g)
- 6 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 3.7 g
Moderate protein density
Protein in almonds by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (23 whole kernels) (28.4 g) | 6 g | 164 | 6.1 g | 14.2 g |
| 1 almond (1.2 g) | 0.3 g | 7 | 0.3 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 cup, whole (143 g) | 30.3 g | 828 | 30.9 g | 71.4 g |
| 1 cup, slivered (108 g) | 22.9 g | 625 | 23.3 g | 53.9 g |
| 1 cup, ground (95 g) | 20.1 g | 550 | 20.5 g | 47.4 g |
| 1 cup, sliced (92 g) | 19.5 g | 533 | 19.9 g | 45.9 g |
| 100 g | 21.2 g | 579 | 21.6 g | 49.9 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 579
- Protein
- 21.2 g
- Carbs
- 21.6 g
- Fat
- 49.9 g
- Fibre
- 12.5 g
- Sugar
- 4.4 g
- Sodium
- 1 mg
Nuts and seeds: most protein per calorie
- Hemp seeds 5.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Pumpkin seeds 5.4 g protein per 100 cal
- Peanuts 4.2 g protein per 100 cal
- Peanut butter 3.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Pistachios 3.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Sunflower seeds 3.6 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is almonds high in protein?
Somewhat. It has 3.7 g of protein per 100 calories, more than 45% of the 106 foods we track. Foods like chicken breast or tofu sit well above that.
How much protein is in 100 g of almonds?
21.2 g, with 579 calories.
How much almonds gives you 30 g of protein?
About 142 g, for roughly 822 calories. That's about 5 servings of 1 oz (23 whole kernels).
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 170567: "Nuts, almonds" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.