Almond Flour
The golden alternative to white flour for keto and low-starch eaters: blanched, finely ground almonds full of monounsaturated fats and protein. Its glycemic index is very low (≈15), making it a game-changing replacement for flour in baking with hardly any effect on blood sugar.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Use it for healthy baking and pancakes; it gives deep fullness and calm energy for hours thanks to its healthy fats and fibre.
Best preparation methods
Because it contains no gluten, mix almond flour with eggs or psyllium husk to help the dough hold together and rise when baking.
Important Nutritional Note
Almond flour is rich in vitamin E and magnesium but, like all nuts, naturally high in calories, so keeping baked portions moderate helps your weight and blood sugar.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (30 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 571 kcal | 171.3 kcal |
| Protein | 21 g | 6.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 21 g | 6.3 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 10 g | 3 g |
| Fat | 50 g | 15 g |
| Dietary fibre | 11 g | 3.3 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Special ingredients & supplements with a glycemic index (3), it ranks 1 (lowest first). This is one of the lowest-GI foods in its group.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Almond Flour good for weight loss?
Almond Flour provides 571 kcal per 100 g, so it is high in calories and fits a weight-loss plan only in small, measured amounts; a 30 g portion gives 171 kcal.
How does Almond Flour affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 15 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 30 g portion has a glycemic load of 0.5 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Almond Flour?
A typical 30 g portion of Almond Flour provides about 171 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 6.3 g carbohydrate, 15 g fat and 3.3 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.