Nuts and Seeds Highest in Calories
For those looking to gain weight and eat more calories, nuts and seeds can be a great option. In addition to being high in protein and fiber, nuts and seeds can add a real boost to your overall caloric intake.
A one-ounce portion of nuts (about a handful) provides between 128-204 calories. Assuming a daily goal of 2000 calories (DV) this is between 6-10% DV for a handful of nuts. Nuts and seeds high in calories include macadamia nuts, pecans, dried coconut, Brazil nuts, walnuts, pine nuts, almonds, peanuts, and sunflower seeds.
Even though peanuts are technically legumes, they are included in this list since they are commonly consumed as nuts.
Below are 12 nuts and seeds highest in calories. For more, see the list of high calorie nut and seed butters, and the complete ranking of all nuts and seeds high in calories.
List of High Calorie Nuts
1 Macadamia Nuts| Calories per 1 Oz Handful | Calories per 100g |
|---|---|
| 204 calories | 718 calories |
2 Pecans| Calories per Oz | Calories per 100g |
|---|---|
| 196 calories | 691 calories |
3 Dried Coconut| Calories per Oz | Calories per 100g |
|---|---|
| 187 calories | 660 calories |
4 Brazil Nuts| Calories per 1 Oz Handful | Calories per 100g |
|---|---|
| 187 calories | 659 calories |
5 Walnuts| Calories per Oz | Calories per 100g |
|---|---|
| 186 calories | 654 calories |
6 Pine Nuts| Calories per 1 Oz Handful | Calories per 100g |
|---|---|
| 179 calories | 629 calories |
7 Almonds| Calories per 1oz Handful | Calories per 100g |
|---|---|
| 170 calories | 598 calories |
8 Peanuts (Dry Roasted)| Calories per Oz | Calories per 100g |
|---|---|
| 167 calories | 587 calories |
9 Sunflower Seeds| Calories per 1 Oz Handful | Calories per 100g |
|---|---|
| 164 calories | 584 calories |
10 Cashews (Dry Roasted)| Calories per 1 Oz Handful | Calories per 100g |
|---|---|
| 163 calories | 574 calories |
11 Seeds (Squash and Pumpkin Seeds)| Calories per 1oz Handful | Calories per 100g |
|---|---|
| 163 calories | 574 calories |
12 Pistachios (Dry Roasted)| Calories per 1 Oz Handful | Calories per 100g |
|---|---|
| 162 calories | 572 calories |
See All 61 Nuts and Seeds High in Calories
Next ➞Nut and Seed Butter with the Most Calories
| Food | Serving | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sunflower Seed Butter | 1 tblsp | 5% DV (99) |
| 2 Almond Butter | 1 tblsp | 5% DV (98) |
| 3 Peanut Butter | 1 tblsp | 5% DV (94) |
| 4 Cashew Butter | 1 tblsp | 5% DV (94) |
| 5 Sesame Butter (Tahini) | 1 tblsp | 4% DV (86) |
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