Skip to main content

Nuts vs Flour

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods

Nuts, almonds, oil roasted, with salt added, smoke flavor is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Nuts 607
Flour —

Protein (g)

Nuts 21.4
Flour 26.2

Carbs (g)

Nuts 17.9
Flour 16.2

Fat (g)

Nuts 55.9
Flour 50.2

Fiber (g)

Nuts 10.7
Flour 9.27

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Flour, almond — 26.2g vs 21.4g per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Nuts, almonds, oil roasted, with salt added, smoke flavor scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.

Full Nutrition Comparison

All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher

Nutrient Nuts Flour
Energy
Energy 607 kcal —
Macronutrients
Water 2.80 g 4.32 g
Protein 21.4 g 26.2 g
Total lipid (fat) 55.9 g 50.2 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 17.9 g 16.2 g
Fiber, total dietary 10.7 g 9.27 g
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated 3.57 g —
Fatty acids, total trans 0 g —
Cholesterol 0 mg —
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0 mg —
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) — 0.112 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) — 0.748 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3) — 4.00 mg
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine — 0.100 mg
Biotin (Vitamin B7) — 37.8 ug
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 25.1 mg —
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 286 mg 232 mg
Iron, Fe 3.86 mg 3.22 mg
Magnesium, Mg 286 mg 251 mg
Phosphorus, P — 512 mg
Potassium, K 679 mg 667 mg
Sodium, Na 548 mg 0.894 mg
Zinc, Zn — 2.80 mg
Copper, Cu — 0.975 mg
Manganese, Mn — 1.81 mg
Selenium, Se — 0.742 ug
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors) — 622 kcal
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) — 578 kcal
Energy 2540 kj —
Nitrogen — 4.20 g
Ash 2.03 g 2.96 g
Total Sugars 3.57 g —
Molybdenum, Mo — 36.1 ug
Biotin — 69.1 ug
Vitamin A, IU 0 IU —

* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.

Like this comparison?

Get weekly food comparisons and nutrient guides — explained simply. Free, no spam.