Q. How many calories are in almonds?
A. A 1-ounce serving of almonds contains 165 calories.
Q. What country produces the most almonds?
A. The United States leads in the production of almonds. California alone produces 100% of the almonds in the United States.
Q. Who brought almonds to North America?
A. Franciscan padres brought almond trees to California from Spain in the 18th century. However, production didn't take off until the 20th century.