Almond

The Almond (Prunus dulcis, syn. Prunus amygdalus Batsch., Amygdalus communis L., Amygdalus dulcis Mill.) is a species of tree native to the Middle East. Almond is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated nut of this tree. Within the genus Prunus, it is classified in the subgenus Amygdalus, distinguished from the other subgenera by the corrugated shell (endocarp) surrounding the seed. Although popularly referred to as a nut, the edible pa... more

Scientific name:

  • Prunus dulcis

Rank:

Also known as:

  • Nuts, almonds

Organism Classification

Higher classification:

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Food & Drink

Nutrients per 100g:

Nutrient Quantity per 100g
  • 21.22 g (0.7485 oz )
  • 49.42 g (1.743 oz )
  • 21.67 g (0.7644 oz )
  • 2.99 g (0.105 oz )
  • 0.74 g (0.026 oz )
  • 3.6 g (0.13 oz )
  • 0.12 g (0.0042 oz )
  • 0.09 g (0.0032 oz )
  • 0.04 g (0.0014 oz )
  • 4.7 g (0.17 oz )
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Energy per 100g:

  • 2,408 kJ (15030000000000000000 MeV )

USDA Equivalent:

  • 12061
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