Almonds Calories

Consuming almonds can be beneficial for your health. Why? Because almonds contain a lot of nutrients that the body needs. It is a good source of (good) fat, fiber and protein.  What else do almonds contain? You will know what almonds contain soon enough. Here we have complete lists of what almonds contain, from almonds calories to minerals. Also, we will include some benefits of almonds for your health.

Nutrition

We will show you the nutrition that almonds contain. The amount and the kind of almonds will be different. The first is for 1 almond, the second is for 100 grams almonds, and the third is for 100 grams almonds roasted without salt. Okay, let’s start.

Nutrition of 1 almond (1 gram)

Per 1 gram, almond contains:

• Calorie: 5.7. From carbohydrate 0.9, from fat 4.1 and from protein 0.7
• Carbohydrates: 0.2 gram
• Dietary fiber: 0.1 gram
• Sugar: 36 mg sucrose, 1.2 mg glucose, 0.9 fructose, 0.4 mg maltose, 0.5 mg galactose
• Protein: 0.2 gram
• Vitamins: vitamin E 0.3 mg, folate 0.5 mg, choline 0.5 mg
• Fats and fatty acids: total fat 0.5 gram, monounsaturated fat 0.3 gram, polyunsaturated fat 0.1 gram, Omega-3 fatty acids 0.1 mg, Omega-6 fatty acids 121 mg
• Minerals: calcium 2.6 mg, magnesium 2.7 mg, phosphorus 4.8 mg, potassium 7.1 mg

Nutrition of 100 grams almonds

Per 100 grams, almonds contain:

• Calorie: 575. From carbohydrate 87.7, from fat 414 and from protein 73.6
• Carbohydrates: 21.7 grams
• Dietary fiber: 12.2 grams
• Sugar: 3900 mg sucrose, 120 mg glucose, 90 fructose, 40 mg maltose, 50 mg galactose
• Protein: 21.2 grams
• Vitamins: vitamin A 1 IU, vitamin E 26.2 mg, thiamin 0.2 mg, folate 50 mg, pantothenic acd 0.5 mg, choline 52.1 mg, betaine 0.5 mg
• Fats and fatty acids: total fat 49.4 grams, monounsaturated fat 30.9 grams, polyunsaturated fat 12.1 grams, Omega-3 fatty acids 6 mg, Omega-6 fatty acids 12065 mg
• Minerals: calcium 264 mg, iron 3.7 mg, magnesium 268 mg, phosphorus 484 mg, potassium 705 mg, sodium 1 mg, zinc 3.1 mg, copper 1 mg, manganese 2.3 mg, selenium 2.5 mcg

Nutrition of 100 grams almonds, dry roasted without salt added

Per 100 grams, dry roasted without salt almonds contain:

• Calorie: 597. From carbohydrate 78.2, from fat 442 and from protein 76.7
• Carbohydrates: 19.3 grams
• Dietary fiber: 11.8 grams
• Sugar: 4719 mg sucrose, 40 mg glucose, 140 mg maltose
• Protein: 22.1 grams
• Vitamins: vitamin A 1 IU, vitamin E 26 mg, thiamin 0.1 mg, riboflavin 0.9 mg, niacin 3.8 mg, vitamin B6 0.1 mg, folate 33 mg, pantothenic acid 0.2 mg, choline 52.1 mg
• Fats and fatty acids: total fat 52.8 grams, saturated fat 4 grams, monounsaturated fat 33.7 grams, polyunsaturated fat 12.7 grams, Omega-6 fatty acids 12648 mg
• Minerals: calcium 266 mg, iron 4.5 mg, magnesium 286 mg, phosphorus 489 mg, potassium 746 mg, sodium 1 mg, zinc 3.5 mg, copper 1.2 mg, manganese 2.6 mg, selenium 2.8 mcg

Benefits for consuming almonds

Actually there are a lot of benefits you will get if you consume almonds. One of the examples is weight loss and preventing weight gain. You see, almonds calories are pretty low, yet it contains a lot of useful nutrients. This is why almonds are popular among dieters. Besides having low calories. almonds are also rich with good fats, fiber and protein. This combination will help you keep your hunger at bay. Numerous studies show that choosing almonds as a daily snack doesn’t lead to changes in body weight. A study in 2015 show that substituting almonds for a muffin with the same caloric value can result in improved LDL cholesterol levels, reduction in abdominal fat and reduction in waist circumference and fat on the legs.

Another proof of the beneficial effect of the low amount of almonds calories is the following. One study published in the International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders compared two groups, one group have almond enriched low calorie diet while the other have low calorie diet high in complex carbohydrates. Both groups consist of overweight individuals. The result of this study is that the first group shed pounds more effectively than the second group. The first group experienced 56% greater reduction in body fat, 50% greater reduction in waist circumference and 62% greater reduction in their BMI than the second group.