No — don't feed walnuts to alpacas.
High fat, and fallen walnuts often carry tremorgenic molds.
- Verdict
- No
- Serving size
- Do not feed
- Food group
- Seeds & nut
- Sugar per 100 g
- 2.6 g
Risks to know
- Mycotoxins
- High fat
Nutrition facts (per 100 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | What it means for alpacas |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 4.1 g | Dry — offer water |
| Energy | 654 kcal | Calorie-dense — tiny portions |
| Sugars | 2.6 g | Low sugar |
| Fiber | 6.7 g | Good fiber |
| Protein | 15.2 g | |
| Fat | 65.2 g | High fat — limit |
| Calcium | 98 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 346 mg | |
| Ca : P ratio | 0.3 : 1 | Inverted — phosphorus-heavy, limit for males |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg | Not required — camelids make their own |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — “Nuts, walnuts, english” (FDC ID 170187).
Sugar compared with other treats
Grams of sugar per 100 g. Lower-sugar treats are kinder to the fore-stomach microbes and waistline.
Safer alternatives
Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (BOSS)YesChia SeedsIn moderationFlaxseedIn moderationPumpkin SeedsIn moderation
Frequently asked questions
Can alpacas eat walnuts?
No — don't feed walnuts to alpacas. High fat, and fallen walnuts often carry tremorgenic molds.
How much walnuts can I give my alpaca?
None — choose a safe alternative such as carrot sticks, cucumber or green beans.
How much sugar is in walnuts?
About 2.6 g of sugar per 100 g (USDA FoodData Central).
Can baby alpacas (crias) eat it?
No.
See the complete list of foods alpacas can and can't eat, our feeding guide and the toxic plant checker.
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