The Calorie Myth

The Almond Paradox: Your Calorie App Is Overcharging You

The 160-calorie-per-ounce figure on almond labels comes from a 19th-century formula that ignores the nut's intact cell walls. USDA research shows whole raw almonds deliver about 32% fewer absorbed calories than labeled -- and multiple RCTs confirm they don't cause the weight gain you'd expect.