Calories in Almonds
Per ¼ cup, 35 g
Almonds have 202 calories per ¼ cup, 35 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 7.4 g of protein, 7.6 g of carbohydrate, 17.5 g of fat and 4.4 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 577 calories and 21.1 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, they qualify as a source of protein and high in fibre. Portion into a bowl rather than eating from the bag — a handful is easily double a serving.
Calories and macros
| Per ¼ cup, 35 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 202 kcal | 577 kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 21.1 g | 15% |
| Carbohydrate | 7.6 g | 21.7 g | 3% |
| Fat | 17.5 g | 50.0 g | 25% |
| Fibre | 4.4 g | 12.6 g | 15% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about almonds
How many calories are in almonds?
Almonds have 202 calories per ¼ cup, 35 g, which is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of almonds?
100 g of almonds contains 577 calories.
How much protein is in almonds?
One serving of ¼ cup, 35 g provides 7.4 g of protein — 21.1 g per 100 g, or 15% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in almonds?
One serving of ¼ cup, 35 g contains 7.6 g of carbohydrate, of which 4.4 g is fibre.
What are almonds a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, almonds qualify as a source of protein and high in fibre. At least 12% of its calories come from protein. 6 g or more of fibre per 100 g.