Raw acorns carry 387 kcal and 40.8 g carbs per 100 g. Closer to a starchy nut than a fat-dense one. Raw acorns also contain tannins that must be leached with water before eating. Traditional in Korean cuisine (dotori-muk jelly) and historical European famine food. Treat as a starchy ingredient for tracking purposes.
How should I track Acorns, raw?
Acorns, raw is a good source of magnesium. Nuts like Acorns, raw are one of the easiest foods to overeat. Research on portion estimation (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013) found that people underestimate calorie-dense foods by 50–200% when eyeballing portions. A small handful can easily be 300+ calories. The best habit: pre-portion into 30 g bags or use a scale each time. Also check whether your nuts are raw, roasted, or roasted-in-oil — the roasted-in-oil versions add extra fat that is not in the raw nutrition values.