Nuts & seeds

Walnuts: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 654 kcal, 15 g protein, 7.0 g carbohydrates and 65 g fat. A typical serving (1 handful, 28 g) provides about 183 kcal.

Amount
Energy

183 kcal

767 kJ · 9% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein4.3 g · 9%
Carbohydrates2.0 g · 4%
Fat18 g · 85%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 handful · 28 g
Energy2,738 kJ / 654 kcal767 kJ / 183 kcal
Fat65 g18 g
of which saturates6.1 g1.7 g
Carbohydrate7.0 g2.0 g
of which sugars2.6 g0.7 g
Fibre6.7 g1.9 g
Protein15 g4.3 g
Salt0.01 g< 0.01 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in walnuts?

654 kcal (2,738 kJ) per 100 g. 1 handful (28 g) provides about 183 kcal.

How much fat is in walnuts?

65 g fat per 100 g, of which 6.1 g saturates. 1 handful (28 g) has about 18 g.

How much protein is in walnuts?

15 g protein per 100 g; 1 handful (28 g) has about 4.3 g. That is 9% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Nuts, walnuts, english”, FDC ID 170187. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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