How many almonds is a serving?

pineapple · 20-Sep-07, 02:13 PM

I usually eat about 15 or so and I was assuming that is about 170 cals. Does anyone know if this is right?

Maxgain · 21-Sep-07, 07:52 AM

Right for what?

10-20 is a decent amount to take at once.

pineapple · 21-Sep-07, 08:37 AM

Well one website had said 20 almonds is 100 cals and another had said 20 almonds is 200 cals. SO I wasn't sure which is true

bodyshop20 · 21-Sep-07, 09:23 AM

in uk we say a portion of nuts is 25grams try fitday.com that will enlighten you as for cals to weight in many nuts and all foods

21-Sep-07, 10:18 AM

I used to know the answer to your question. I believe about 17 almonds is a serving.

When I was in to counting my calories, someone gave me an inexpensive, battery-operated food scale for measuring ounces and grams. It was really helpful in knowing the size of my servings.

**LiftGirl** · 21-Sep-07, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by pierini

When I was in to counting my calories, someone gave me an inexpensive, battery-operated food scale for measuring ounces and grams. It was really helpful in knowing the size of my servings.

I have one that I use for making bread. My DH got it on amazon. I believe it was around $30.

CF-OC_gal · 21-Sep-07, 12:58 PM

A serving is going to be a different amount depending on what source you use. If I were you I would look at the package nutritional facts and work with the information there. Sometimes their serving sizes are unrealistic for the way you eat but you can always count the number of individual almonds in a serving and calculate the amount in an nut from there.

Like BS mentioned, I use fitday. They let you choose the serving size by weight volume or average nut.

**Doc2029** · 24-Sep-07, 10:21 AM

Most almonds sold here in the United States break down like this. These are raw almonds no salt nothing but natural almonds. 1 oz is a serving. I have a scale that runs on a 9v battery I use to weigh them out. I paid about 30.00 for the scale at Linens and Things.

Nutrition Facts
for Raw Almonds
Serving Size: 1 oz
Amount Per Serving Calories 160
Total Fat 14g
Saturated Fat 1g
Carbohydrate 6g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 1g
Protein6g
Vitamin A –
Vitamin C –
Calcium –
Iron 6%

25-Sep-07, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by LiftGirl

My DH got it.....

Does that stand for Designated Hottie? :confused: Sorry, my mind is on my Red Sox....

**LiftGirl** · 25-Sep-07, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by IronMan

Does that stand for Designated Hottie? :confused: Sorry, my mind is on my Red Sox....

It could, I suppose, but when I wrote it, I was thinking Dear Husband.

hurdle · 01-Oct-07, 07:01 AM

i just take a handful and eat

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sweetdream · 02-Oct-07, 08:42 AM

are these the better "nuts" ??

i tend to eat a lot of walnuts when I am at work and sometimes I sneak in a handufl or two of honey roasted pecans....mmmm

CF-OC_gal · 02-Oct-07, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetdream

are these the better "nuts" ??

i tend to eat a lot of walnuts when I am at work and sometimes I sneak in a handufl or two of honey roasted pecans....mmmm

Try not to think in "either or" terms but in "variety". I wouldn't make a habit of Honey roasted nuts, but if you are still meeting your goals and you can fit them into your diet then why not?