Almond flour has 50 g fat and 10.7 g fiber per 100 g. Popular in low-carb baking, it is significantly more calorie-dense than wheat flour (571 vs 364 kcal per 100 g). Recipes that substitute almond flour 1:1 for wheat flour increase calories substantially. Weigh precisely — small errors compound in baking.
How should I track Flour, almond?
Flour, almond is high in magnesium. Nuts like Flour, almond 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.