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Calories in almond butter

A typical serving of almond butter (1 tbsp, 16 g) has about 98 calories. Per 100 g: 614 kcal, 21 g protein, 18.8 g carbs, 55.5 g fat. The same 100 g carries 10.3 g of fiber and 6.3 g of sugar. Most of the energy comes from fat.

Calories by serving size

ServingWeightCalories
1 tbsp16 g98 kcal
1 cup250 g1535 kcal
100 g100 g614 kcal

Macros per 100 g

21 g
Protein
18.8 g
Carbs
55.5 g
Fat
10.3 g
Fiber
6.3 g
Sugar

Worth knowing

Nearly identical to peanut butter in calories; the swap is about taste, not weight. On the energy-density scale, 614 kcal per 100 g puts almond butter at the very high end. Fiber is the standout at 10.3 g per 100 g, which slows a portion down more than the calorie count suggests.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in almond butter?

A typical serving (1 tbsp, 16 g) has about 98 calories, and 100 g has 614 kcal. Calories scale with weight, so double the portion means double the number.

How much protein is in almond butter?

There are 21 g of protein in 100 g of almond butter, which works out to about 3.4 g per serving (1 tbsp). Treat it as an energy source rather than a protein source.

Is almond butter high in fat?

Yes, in the plain arithmetic sense: 55.5 g of fat per 100 g supplies about 81% of the calories. Whether that fits your day depends on your totals, not on the food alone.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every value on this page comes from USDA FoodData Central, entry 168603 (SR Legacy). Serving figures are converted from the per-100-g data, so rounding can shift a total by a calorie or two.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 168603 (SR Legacy). Serving calories are computed from the per-100-g values.