Calories in almond butter
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of almond butter contains 614 kcal, with 21 g of protein, 18.8 g of carbohydrate and 55.5 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 tablespoon, about 16 g — is roughly 98 kcal.
That is a very calorie-dense food: small amounts carry a lot of energy, and it is easy to under-count.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 tablespoon (16 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 614 kcal | 98 kcal |
| Protein | 21 g | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18.8 g | 3 g |
| Sugars | 4.4 g | 0.7 g |
| Fibre | 10.3 g | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 55.5 g | 8.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g | 0.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 748 mg | 120 mg |
| Calcium | 347 mg | 56 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Water | 2 g | 0 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 16 g | 98 | 3.4 g | 3 g | 8.9 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 154 | 5.2 g | 4.7 g | 13.9 g |
| 50 g | 307 | 10.5 g | 9.4 g | 27.8 g |
| 100 g | 614 | 21 g | 18.8 g | 55.5 g |
| 150 g | 921 | 31.4 g | 28.2 g | 83.3 g |
| 200 g | 1,228 | 41.9 g | 37.6 g | 111 g |
| 250 g | 1,535 | 52.4 g | 47.1 g | 138.8 g |
| 300 g | 1,842 | 62.9 g | 56.5 g | 166.5 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For almond butter the split is:
- Protein: 21 g × 4 = 84 kcal — 13% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 18.8 g × 4 = 75 kcal — 11% of calories
- Fat: 55.5 g × 9 = 500 kcal — 76% of calories
- Most of the energy in almond butter comes from fat (76% of calories).
- With 21 g of protein per 100 g it counts as a high-protein food.
- That is 3.4 g of protein per 100 kcal — a useful number when protein is your target.
- It provides 10.3 g of fibre per 100 g, which is a good amount.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 35 g.
What actually changes the number
Almond butter is 614 kcal per 100 g, slightly above peanut butter, and a level tablespoon is about 100 kcal. Its health halo does not change its density.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of almond butter as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of almond butter?
100 g of almond butter contains 614 kcal (21 g protein, 18.8 g carbohydrate, 55.5 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of almond butter?
A typical serving of almond butter — 1 tablespoon, about 16 g — has roughly 98 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in almond butter?
Almond butter: 21 g of protein per 100 g, which is high. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of almond butter equals 200 kcal?
At 614 kcal per 100 g, about 35 g of almond butter equals 200 kcal.
Can I track almond butter by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies almond butter on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 168588: "Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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