Walnuts calories
1 piece (whole walnut kernel) · 5 g: about 30–40 kcal. 654 kcal per 100 g: 15.2 g protein, 13.7 g carbohydrate, 65.2 g fat.

In portions
| Portion | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (whole walnut kernel) | 5 g | 30–40 kcal |
| 1 handful | 30 g | 180–220 kcal |
Nutrition facts (100 g)
| Energy | 654 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 15.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13.7 g |
| Sugar | 2.6 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Fat | 65.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.1 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Where the calories come from: protein 9% · carbohydrate 7% · fat 84%.
Source: USDA FoodData Central record 170187. The same food can vary by ±10% with its variety, recipe and brand.
Frequently asked questions
Walnuts: how many grams and calories in 1 piece (whole walnut kernel)?
1 piece (whole walnut kernel) is about 5 g on average and has about 30–40 kcal.
Walnuts: how many calories in 100 grams?
Per 100 g there are 654 kcal, 15.2 g of protein, 13.7 g of carbohydrate and 65.2 g of fat.
Walnuts: does it make you gain weight?
No single food makes you gain weight on its own; your weight depends on the day’s total calories. 1 piece (whole walnut kernel) has about 33 kcal: about 2% of a 2,000 kcal day (the reference on nutrition labels). Its energy density is high (6.5 kcal per gram): even a small amount has a lot of calories. Most of its calories come from fat.
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Meal ideas with it
- White cheese, walnuts and whole wheat bread ~210 kcal
- Strained yogurt, walnuts and honey ~210 kcal
- Strained yogurt, strawberries, honey and walnuts ~310 kcal
- Oats with milk, banana and walnuts ~440 kcal
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