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Unsweetened almond milk calories and nutrition

A cup of unsweetened almond milk (262 g) has 39 calories, with 1.0 g of protein, 3.4 g of carbs and 2.5 g of fat. That is 15 calories per 100 g.

Unsweetened shelf-stable almond milk. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable”. USDA lists this cup at 262 g. Other almond milks can have different fortification, ingredients and serving weights; check the carton for a specific product.

1 cup · 262 g

39 calories

Protein
1.0 g10% of calories · 2% DV
Carbs
3.4 g34% of calories · 1% DV
Fat
2.5 g56% of calories · 3% DV
Fiber
0.5 g
Sugars
2.1 g
Saturated fat
0.2 g
Sodium
189 mg

Unsweetened almond milk nutrition per cup

A cup of unsweetened shelf-stable almond milk (262 g) has 39 calories, 1.0 g of protein and 2.5 g of fat in USDA’s data. This entry is unsweetened; flavored or sweetened versions and different fortification formulas can change the numbers. Sources ↓

Calories in unsweetened almond milk by serving

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 cup262 g391.0 g3.4 g2.5 g
½ cup131 g200.5 g1.7 g1.3 g
¼ cup65.5 g100.3 g0.9 g0.6 g
100 g100 g150.4 g1.3 g1.0 g

Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.

Unsweetened almond milk nutrition facts

Per 100 g, 15 calories: 10% from protein, 34% from carbs and 56% from fat.

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving1 cup · 262 g% Daily Value
Calories1539–
Total fat1.0 g2.5 g3%
Saturated fat0.1 g0.2 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg0%
Sodium72 mg189 mg8%
Total carbohydrate1.3 g3.4 g1%
Dietary fiber0.2 g0.5 g2%
Total sugars0.8 g2.1 g–
Protein0.4 g1.0 g2%
Vitamin D1.0 µg2.6 µg13%
Calcium184 mg482 mg37%
Iron0.3 mg0.7 mg4%
Potassium67 mg176 mg4%
Vitamin A0 µg0 µg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg0%

% Daily Value is per serving (1 cup), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat.

How long to walk it off

Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So a cup of unsweetened almond milk (39 calories) takes about 12 minutes of walking, roughly 1,400 steps.

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Compare calories by serving

A cup of unsweetened almond milk has 39 calories, 154 fewer calories than a cup of homemade hot cocoa made with milk (193 calories). The portions weigh 262 g and 250 g, respectively.

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Unsweetened almond milk questions

How much protein is in a cup of unsweetened almond milk?

A cup of unsweetened almond milk (262 g) has 1.0 g of protein, 2% of the 50 g Daily Value. That is 0.4 g per 100 g.

How much sugar is in a cup of unsweetened almond milk?

A cup of unsweetened almond milk (262 g) has 2.1 g of sugar and 0.5 g of fiber.

How many calories are in half a cup of unsweetened almond milk?

Half a cup of unsweetened almond milk (131 g) has 20 calories: 1.3 g fat, 1.7 g carbs (0.3 g of it fiber) and 0.5 g protein.

Does this describe every brand of almond milk?

No. This is USDA’s generic unsweetened shelf-stable entry. Fortification and ingredients vary, so use the carton’s nutrition label for a specific brand.

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Sources

  1. U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable (FDC ID 174832, SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01).
  2. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
  3. Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).

Prepared by the KaloCam team · Updated