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Almonds, whole kernels

Almonds are the edible kernels of the almond tree, Prunus dulcis, and the figures here describe whole kernels. They mainly provide fat, protein and fibre, with 50g of fat, 21g of protein and 13g of fibre per 100g. They also provide vitamin E, at 26mg per 100g, alongside minerals including calcium and magnesium.

Most of the fat in almonds is unsaturated. Fat contributes to their energy content, which is worth noting for people monitoring energy intake. Protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues, while fibre supports normal bowel function. Vitamin E helps protect cells from oxidative damage. Almonds are tree nuts and can cause allergic reactions in susceptible people. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

554 kcal

Energy

2292 kJ

Fat

50g

of which saturates

3.8g

Carbohydrate

5.3g

of which sugars

4.5g

Fibre

13g

Protein

21g

Salt

0g

Alcohol

0g

Water

4.4g

Cholesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

Trace

Vitamin D

0µg

Vitamin E

26mg

Vitamin K1

0µg

Vitamin C

0mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.21mg

Riboflavin (B2)

1.1mg

Niacin (B3)

3.6mg

Vitamin B6

0.14mg

Vitamin B12

0µg

Folate

44µg

Calcium

269mg

Iron

3.7mg

Magnesium

270mg

Phosphorus

481mg

Potassium

733mg

Sodium

1mg

Zinc

3.1mg

Copper

1mg

Selenium

4µg

Iodine

2µg

Other types of almonds

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Almonds, flaked and ground

612 kcal

21g

56g

–

Almonds, toasted

579 kcal

21g

53g

11g

Almonds, weighed with shells

205 kcal

7.8g

19g

4.6g

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources, Prunus dulcis). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published