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Whole Almond

Whole almond ingredient.

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About Whole Almond

A whole almond is the intact edible seed of the almond fruit, usually sold after removal of the surrounding hull and shell. Whole almonds are eaten as snacks and used in confectionery, baking, cereals, salads, stuffings, and savoury dishes.

They have a firm, crisp texture when fresh and dry, a mild nutty flavour that becomes more pronounced when roasted, and an elongated, ridged appearance with a pointed end. The kernel may retain its thin brown skin or be blanched to remove it.

Whole almonds may be sold raw, roasted, salted, or otherwise processed. Roasting deepens flavour and darkens the pale interior; blanching changes the surface appearance, while salting or coating changes the finished ingredient beyond the plain kernel.

Ingredient type
whole food
Form
whole

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Whole almond

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Whole Almond nutrition & diet

Whole Almond nutritional value

Nuts, almonds

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
579kcal
Protein
21.1g
Carbs
21.6g
Fat
49.9g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Treat this as a whole almond kernel only after confirming the intended species and edible portion. Record skin-on or blanched status and raw, roasted, salted, sugared, or coated preparation; toppings, confectionery coatings, and mixed products should be assessed as separate formulations.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to confirmed whole almond kernels and specify skin, roasting, seasoning, coating, and whether the product is mixed or plain.

Diet considerations

A plain whole almond is plant-derived, but the product may be coated, seasoned, or combined with cereal, dairy, chocolate, honey, or animal-derived ingredients. Processing and recipe context therefore change compatibility. Interpret carbohydrate patterns from the complete preparation, not from an unspecified almond ingredient label alone.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Nuts, almonds ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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