🌰 Protein in Walnuts
Walnuts has 15 g of protein per 100 g, along with 654 kcal, 14 g carbs and 65 g fat. That means 9% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the nut group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
15 g
Calories
654
Carbs
14 g
Fats
65 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 196 | 4.5 g | 4.2 g | 19.5 g |
| 50 g | 327 | 7.5 g | 7 g | 32.5 g |
| 100 g | 654 | 15 g | 14 g | 65 g |
| 150 g | 981 | 22.5 g | 21 g | 97.5 g |
| 200 g | 1308 | 30 g | 28 g | 130 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Soybeans (cooked) — 16.6 g per 100 g
- Rolled Oats (dry) — 16.9 g per 100 g
- Buffalo Mozzarella — 17 g per 100 g
- Burrata — 17 g per 100 g
- Chia Seeds — 17 g per 100 g
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Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in walnuts?
- Walnuts contains 15 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 654 kcal, 14 g carbs and 65 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of walnuts?
- A 200 g portion of walnuts gives about 30 g protein and 1308 calories.
- Is walnuts a good protein source?
- Not primarily — only about 9% 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 walnuts?
- 30 g of walnuts has roughly 196 calories, 4.5 g protein, 4.2 g carbs and 19.5 g fat.