Nuts and Seeds Highest in Calories

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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 a snacking food like nuts, and very similar to nuts in the culinary sense.

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

Macadamia Nuts

#1: Macadamia Nuts

Calories per 1 Oz HandfulCalories per 100g
204 calories718 calories
Nutrition Facts for Macadamia Nuts. (Source)
Pecans

#2: Pecans

Calories per OzCalories per 100g
196 calories691 calories
Nutrition Facts for Pecans. (Source)
Dried Coconut

#3: Dried Coconut

Calories per OzCalories per 100g
187 calories660 calories
Nutrition Facts for Dried Coconut (Unsweetened). (Source)
Brazil Nuts

#4: Brazil Nuts

Calories per 1 Oz HandfulCalories per 100g
187 calories659 calories
Nutrition Facts for Brazilnuts. (Source)
Walnuts

#5: Walnuts

Calories per OzCalories per 100g
186 calories654 calories
Nutrition Facts for Walnuts. (Source)
Pine Nuts

#6: Pine Nuts

Calories per 1 Oz HandfulCalories per 100g
179 calories629 calories
Nutrition Facts for Dried Pine Nuts. (Source)
Almonds

#7: Almonds

Calories per 1oz HandfulCalories per 100g
170 calories598 calories
Nutrition Facts for Dry Roasted Almonds. (Source)
Peanuts

#8: Peanuts (Dry Roasted)

Calories per OzCalories per 100g
167 calories587 calories
Nutrition Facts for Dry Roasted Peanuts. (Source)
Sunflower Seeds

#9: Sunflower Seeds

Calories per 1 Oz HandfulCalories per 100g
164 calories584 calories
Nutrition Facts for Dried Sunflower Seeds. (Source)
Cashews

#10: Cashews (Dry Roasted)

Calories per 1 Oz HandfulCalories per 100g
163 calories574 calories
Nutrition Facts for Dry-roasted Cashews. (Source)
Squash and Pumpkin Seeds

#11: Seeds (Squash and Pumpkin Seeds)

Calories per 1oz HandfulCalories per 100g
163 calories574 calories
Nutrition Facts for Roasted Squash and Pumpkin Seeds (Unsalted). (Source)
Pistachios

#12: Pistachios (Dry Roasted)

Calories per 1 Oz HandfulCalories per 100g
162 calories572 calories
Nutrition Facts for Dry Roasted Pistachio Nuts. (Source)

See All 61 Nuts and Seeds High in Calories

Nut and Seed Butter with the Most Calories

FoodServingCalories
#1 Sunflower Seed Butter1 tblsp5% DV
(99)
#2 Almond Butter1 tblsp5% DV
(98)
#3 Peanut Butter1 tblsp5% DV
(94)
#4 Cashew Butter1 tblsp5% DV
(94)
#5 Sesame Butter (Tahini)1 tblsp4% DV
(86)

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Data Sources and References

  1. U.S. Agricultural Research Service Food Data Central

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