🌰 Protein in Almonds
Almonds has 21 g of protein per 100 g, along with 579 kcal, 22 g carbs and 50 g fat. That means 15% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the nut group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
21 g
Calories
579
Carbs
22 g
Fats
50 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 174 | 6.3 g | 6.6 g | 15 g |
| 50 g | 290 | 10.5 g | 11 g | 25 g |
| 100 g | 579 | 21 g | 22 g | 50 g |
| 150 g | 869 | 31.5 g | 33 g | 75 g |
| 200 g | 1158 | 42 g | 44 g | 100 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Roquefort — 21.5 g per 100 g
- Colby Cheese — 24 g per 100 g
- Monterey Jack — 24 g per 100 g
- Pepper Jack — 24 g per 100 g
- Aged Gouda — 25 g per 100 g
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Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in almonds?
- Almonds contains 21 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 579 kcal, 22 g carbs and 50 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of almonds?
- A 200 g portion of almonds gives about 42 g protein and 1158 calories.
- Is almonds a good protein source?
- Not primarily — only about 15% of its calories come from protein. Pair it with a dense protein source such as eggs, dairy, tofu or lean meat.
- How many calories are in 30 g of almonds?
- 30 g of almonds has roughly 174 calories, 6.3 g protein, 6.6 g carbs and 15 g fat.