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Almond paste vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Almond paste and Almond butter?

  • Almond paste has less Vitamin E , Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, and Zinc than Almond butter.
  • Almond butter's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 71% higher.

We used Nuts, almond paste and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Calcium +101.7%
Contains more Iron +118.1%
Contains more Magnesium +114.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.9%
Contains more Potassium +138.2%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +122.3%
Contains more Copper +105.7%
Contains more Manganese +148.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 60% 93% 111% 28% 2% 41% 152% 112% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 131% 200% 218% 66% 1% 90% 312% 278% 14%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Calcium +101.7%
Contains more Iron +118.1%
Contains more Magnesium +114.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.9%
Contains more Potassium +138.2%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +122.3%
Contains more Copper +105.7%
Contains more Manganese +148.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Folate +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 271% 0% 1% 21% 96% 27% 7% 9% 55% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 485% 0% 0% 11% 217% 60% 20% 24% 40% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Folate +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +154%
Contains more Water +758.5%
Contains more Protein +132.9%
Contains more Fats +100.1%
Contains more Other +124.8%
9% 28% 48% 14%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 27.74 g
Carbs: 47.81 g
Water: 14.08 g
Other: 1.37 g
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more Carbs +154%
Contains more Water +758.5%
Contains more Protein +132.9%
Contains more Fats +100.1%
Contains more Other +124.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.9%
10% 68% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.821 g
8% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almond paste Almond butter
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond paste Almond butter Opinion
Net carbs 43.01g 8.52g Almond paste
Protein 9g 20.96g Almond butter
Fats 27.74g 55.5g Almond butter
Carbs 47.81g 18.82g Almond paste
Calories 458kcal 614kcal Almond butter
Starch 0.08g Almond butter
Sugar 36.25g 4.43g Almond butter
Fiber 4.8g 10.3g Almond butter
Calcium 172mg 347mg Almond butter
Iron 1.6mg 3.49mg Almond butter
Magnesium 130mg 279mg Almond butter
Phosphorus 258mg 508mg Almond butter
Potassium 314mg 748mg Almond butter
Sodium 9mg 7mg Almond butter
Zinc 1.48mg 3.29mg Almond butter
Copper 0.454mg 0.934mg Almond butter
Manganese 0.856mg 2.131mg Almond butter
Selenium 4.2µg 2.4µg Almond paste
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Almond butter
Vitamin E 13.54mg 24.21mg Almond butter
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Almond paste
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.041mg Almond paste
Vitamin B2 0.414mg 0.939mg Almond butter
Vitamin B3 1.422mg 3.155mg Almond butter
Vitamin B5 0.113mg 0.318mg Almond butter
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.103mg Almond butter
Folate 73µg 53µg Almond paste
Tryptophan 0.159mg Almond butter
Threonine 0.555mg Almond butter
Isoleucine 0.813mg Almond butter
Leucine 1.483mg Almond butter
Lysine 0.612mg Almond butter
Methionine 0.122mg Almond butter
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Almond butter
Valine 0.937mg Almond butter
Histidine 0.55mg Almond butter
Saturated Fat 2.629g 4.152g Almond paste
Monounsaturated Fat 18.012g 32.445g Almond butter
Polyunsaturated fat 5.821g 13.613g Almond butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond paste Almond butter
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Almond paste
71%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Almond paste
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.523g)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond paste
Almond paste is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Almond paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170160/nutrients
  2. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.