Almond
What it is
Almonds are edible kernels commonly eaten as nuts. This entry uses the plain USDA almond profile; almond beverages, flour, butter and oil need their own composition information.
What it does
The reference contains 21.2 g of protein, 12.5 g of fiber and 25.6 mg of vitamin E as alpha-tocopherol per 100 g. Vitamin E has antioxidant functions; this amount describes the food, not the dose of a vitamin E supplement.
Research context and ingredient forms
The energy and nutrient table is a reference average. It does not establish that every almond product supplies the same amount or that eating almonds treats a nutrient deficiency.
Using this information
For a weighed 30 g portion, multiply the table by 0.30. Include coatings and added salt when using a flavored product; the plain-kernel figures do not include those ingredients.
Considerations
Almond is a tree-nut allergen. Check ingredients and cross-contact information if you have a relevant food allergy.
Food sources and composition
| Nutrient | Amount and serving basis | Food and source |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 579 kcal per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, almonds; Nuts, almonds SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Protein | 21.2 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, almonds; Nuts, almonds SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Total lipid (fat) | 49.9 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, almonds; Nuts, almonds SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 21.6 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, almonds; Nuts, almonds SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 12.5 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, almonds; Nuts, almonds SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 270 mg per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, almonds; Nuts, almonds SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Potassium, K | 733 mg per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, almonds; Nuts, almonds SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Sodium, Na | 1 mg per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, almonds; Nuts, almonds SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 25.6 mg per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, almonds; Nuts, almonds SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
Scientific Research & References
- Nuts, almonds
2019 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical food/preparation-specific composition, not a current brand label or clinical-outcome estimate.
Source assessment recorded.
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release: Documentation
2018 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical dataset; values may be analytical, calculated, imputed, or assumed zero. Not clinical-outcome evidence.
Source assessment recorded.
- Vitamin E: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Fact Sheet
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Limitations: Supports only the stated food identity or normal nutrient role; not proof of a food-specific treatment benefit.
Source assessment recorded.
- Food Allergies
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Limitations: Used for major-allergen identification and label awareness; not an individual allergy diagnosis.
Source assessment recorded.
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Products containing it
No label-specific product relationship has been reviewed for this entry.