Nuts and Seeds Highest in Calories

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 + Add

  Calories per 1 Oz Handful	Calories per 100g
  204 calories	718 calories

  Nutrition Facts for Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts. (Source)
• 2. Pecans + Add

  Calories per Oz	Calories per 100g
  196 calories	691 calories

  Nutrition Facts for Pecans. (Source)
• 3. Dried Coconut + Add

  Calories per Oz	Calories per 100g
  187 calories	660 calories

  Nutrition Facts for Dried Coconut (Unsweetened). (Source)
• 4. Brazil Nuts + Add

  Calories per 1 Oz Handful	Calories per 100g
  187 calories	659 calories

  Nutrition Facts for Brazilnuts. (Source)
• 5. Walnuts + Add

  Calories per Oz	Calories per 100g
  186 calories	654 calories

  Nutrition Facts for Walnuts. (Source)
• 6. Pine Nuts + Add

  Calories per 1 Oz Handful	Calories per 100g
  179 calories	629 calories

  Nutrition Facts for Dried Pinyon Pine Nuts. (Source)
• 7. Almonds + Add

  Calories per 1oz Handful	Calories per 100g
  170 calories	598 calories

  Nutrition Facts for Dry Roasted Almonds. (Source)
• 8. Peanuts (Dry Roasted) + Add

  Calories per Oz	Calories per 100g
  167 calories	587 calories

  Nutrition Facts for Dry Roasted Peanuts. (Source)
• 9. Sunflower Seeds + Add

  Calories per 1 Oz Handful	Calories per 100g
  164 calories	584 calories

  Nutrition Facts for Dried Sunflower Seeds. (Source)
• 10. Cashews (Dry Roasted) + Add

  Calories per 1 Oz Handful	Calories per 100g
  163 calories	574 calories

  Nutrition Facts for Dry Roasted Cashews. (Source)
• 11. Seeds (Squash and Pumpkin Seeds) + Add

  Calories per 1oz Handful	Calories per 100g
  163 calories	574 calories

  Nutrition Facts for Roasted Squash And Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) (Unsalted). (Source)
• 12. Pistachios (Dry Roasted) + Add

  Calories per 1 Oz Handful	Calories per 100g
  162 calories	572 calories

  Nutrition Facts for Dry Roasted Pistachio Nuts. (Source)

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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Data Sources and References

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