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Almond paste vs. Castanea crenata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Almond paste and Castanea crenata

  • Almond paste has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Calcium, while Castanea crenata has more Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Castanea crenata covers your daily need of Manganese 32% more than Almond paste.
  • Almond paste contains 34 times more Saturated Fat than Castanea crenata. While Almond paste contains 2.629g of Saturated Fat, Castanea crenata contains only 0.078g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, almond paste and Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw.

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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 Calcium +454.8%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains more Magnesium +165.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +258.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +34.5%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +85.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.45
Equal in Potassium - 329
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 10% 55% 35% 31% 30% 2% 30% 188% 208% 0%
Contains more Calcium +454.8%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains more Magnesium +165.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +258.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +34.5%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +85.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.45
Equal in Potassium - 329

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 B2 +154%
Contains more Folate +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +26200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +319.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +686.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.5
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 3% 0% 0% 88% 86% 38% 29% 13% 66% 36% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154%
Contains more Folate +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +26200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +319.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +686.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +300%
Contains more Fats +5134%
Contains more Carbs +37%
Contains more Other +52.2%
Contains more Water +336.2%
9% 28% 48% 14%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 27.74 g
Carbs: 47.81 g
Water: 14.08 g
Other: 1.37 g
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +300%
Contains more Fats +5134%
Contains more Carbs +37%
Contains more Other +52.2%
Contains more Water +336.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6379.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4118.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
10% 68% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.821 g
16% 56% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.138 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6379.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4118.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%

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 Castanea crenata
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond paste Castanea crenata Opinion
Net carbs 43.01g 34.91g Almond paste
Protein 9g 2.25g Almond paste
Fats 27.74g 0.53g Almond paste
Carbs 47.81g 34.91g Almond paste
Calories 458kcal 154kcal Almond paste
Sugar 36.25g Castanea crenata
Fiber 4.8g Almond paste
Calcium 172mg 31mg Almond paste
Iron 1.6mg 1.45mg Almond paste
Magnesium 130mg 49mg Almond paste
Phosphorus 258mg 72mg Almond paste
Potassium 314mg 329mg Castanea crenata
Sodium 9mg 14mg Almond paste
Zinc 1.48mg 1.1mg Almond paste
Copper 0.454mg 0.562mg Castanea crenata
Manganese 0.856mg 1.591mg Castanea crenata
Selenium 4.2µg Almond paste
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Castanea crenata
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Castanea crenata
Vitamin E 13.54mg Almond paste
Vitamin C 0.1mg 26.3mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.344mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B2 0.414mg 0.163mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 1.422mg 1.5mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B5 0.113mg 0.206mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.283mg Castanea crenata
Folate 73µg 47µg Almond paste
Tryptophan 0.032mg Castanea crenata
Threonine 0.09mg Castanea crenata
Isoleucine 0.111mg Castanea crenata
Leucine 0.139mg Castanea crenata
Lysine 0.147mg Castanea crenata
Methionine 0.054mg Castanea crenata
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Castanea crenata
Valine 0.134mg Castanea crenata
Histidine 0.056mg Castanea crenata
Saturated Fat 2.629g 0.078g Castanea crenata
Monounsaturated Fat 18.012g 0.278g Almond paste
Polyunsaturated fat 5.821g 0.138g Almond paste

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond paste Castanea crenata
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
30%
Castanea crenata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Almond paste
59%
Castanea crenata

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.551g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond paste
Almond paste contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond paste
Almond paste is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/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.