Walnut kernels: calories and nutrition facts

Walnut kernels has 709 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Handful (30 g), has 213 kcal.

Calories
709 kcal
Protein
13.3 g
Carbohydrates
6.9 g
Fat
67.3 g

Per 100 g

Walnut kernels: how many calories?

Walnut kernels has 709 kcal per 100 g, with 13.3 g protein, 6.9 g carbs and 67.3 g fat. A 30 g serving (1 Handful) has 213 kcal. That is more than the average for Fruits & Veggies (109 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from fat.

Where the calories come from

  • Protein8%
  • Carbohydrates4%
  • Fat88%

Calculate a portion

Calories
213 kcal
Protein
4 g
Carbohydrates
2.1 g
Fat
20.2 g

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (30 g)
Calories709 kcal213 kcal
Fat67.3 g20.2 g
of which saturated fat6.5 g1.9 g
Carbohydrates6.9 g2.1 g
of which sugars3 g0.9 g
Fiber6.7 g2 g
Protein13.3 g4 g
Sodium5 mg2 mg
Water4 g1.2 g
Vitamin C0.8 mg0.2 mg
Calcium75 mg23 mg
Iron2.2 mg0.7 mg
Potassium430 mg129 mg
Magnesium140 mg42 mg

Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.

Share of reference intakes

Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).

NutrientOf reference intake
Calories(709 kcal)35%
Fat(67.3 g)96%
of which saturated fat(6.5 g)32%
Carbohydrates(6.9 g)3%
of which sugars(3 g)3%
Protein(13.3 g)27%
Salt(0.01 g)0%

What the EU thresholds say

Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.

  • High fibre (at least 6 g)
  • Low sugars (5 g or less)
  • Low sodium (120 mg or less)

Walnut kernels: frequently asked questions

Walnut kernels: how many calories per serving?

A 30 g serving (1 Handful) has 213 kcal.

Walnut kernels: how much protein?

Walnut kernels contains 13.3 g of protein per 100 g, 27% of the 50 g reference intake.

Walnut kernels: how much fibre?

Walnut kernels provides 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g, 27% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.

Walnut kernels: how much makes 100 kcal?

100 kcal is about 14 g of this food.

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