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Same-portion calorie comparison
Handful of nuts: how many calories are in a 40 g serving?
These two Calk examples use the same 40 g amount and contain 96 and 286 kcal; their calorie density differs.
Same 40 g portion, different choices: type of nuts, salt, chocolate coating, glaze, seeds. Calk puts two versions side by side.
Lower calorie
96 kcal
40 g
239 kcal per 100 g
higher vs lower calorie
+198%
Higher calorie
286 kcal
40 g
714 kcal per 100 g
Calories in a handful of nuts, by type
A quick comparison using the natural portion shown for each type.
Your estimate
Mixed nuts
Small handful
36 g
Calories223 kcal
Protein6.8 g
Fat20.4 g
Carbs4.4 g
| Type | Portion | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed nuts | Handful | 447 kcal |
| Almond | Handful | 423 kcal |
| Walnut | Handful | 401 kcal |
| Cashew | Handful | 384 kcal |
| Hazelnut | Handful | 441 kcal |
| Pistachio | Handful | 373 kcal |
| Pecan | Handful | 357 kcal |
| Macadamia | Handful | 479 kcal |
| Brazil nut | Handful | 452 kcal |
| Peanut | Handful | 434 kcal |
| Chestnut | Handful | 171 kcal |
| Pine nut | Handful | 457 kcal |
Two Calk examples
The two versions compared on this page.
What causes the difference
In these two examples, the changes are: type of nuts — chestnut → pecan.
Type: Chestnut → Pecan
- Chestnuts contain more starch and water and provide roughly a third of the calories of the pecans shown.
- Pecans are about 70% fat and provide more than 700 kcal per 100 g.
- For the same handful shown, the choice of nut changes the total about threefold.
Examples in this category
Examples of dishes and searches that fit this Calk category.
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FAQ
How many calories are in the two versions shown?
The two 40 g versions shown here contain 96 and 286 kcal.
Why can the same amount differ?
In these two examples, the differences are: type of nuts — chestnut → pecan.
How do I calculate my own version?
Open Nuts in Calk and choose the item that matches what you had.
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