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Almond paste vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Almond paste and Chestnut

  • Almond paste has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, and Folate, however, Chestnut is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Chestnut's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 30% more.
  • Almond paste contains 10 times more Saturated Fat than Chestnut. Almond paste contains 2.629g of Saturated Fat, while Chestnut contains 0.26g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, almond paste and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 +273.9%
Contains more Magnesium +140.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +492%
Contains more Potassium +127.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.73
Equal in Copper - 0.472
Equal in Manganese - 0.854
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 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Calcium +273.9%
Contains more Magnesium +140.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +492%
Contains more Potassium +127.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.73
Equal in Copper - 0.472
Equal in Manganese - 0.854

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 +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.5%
Contains more Folate +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +26600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +547.2%
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 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.5%
Contains more Folate +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +26600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +547.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +350%
Contains more Fats +1910.1%
Contains more Carbs +72.2%
Contains more Other +93%
Contains more Water +384%
9% 28% 48% 14%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 27.74 g
Carbs: 47.81 g
Water: 14.08 g
Other: 1.37 g
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +350%
Contains more Fats +1910.1%
Contains more Carbs +72.2%
Contains more Other +93%
Contains more Water +384%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3684%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +968.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
10% 68% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.821 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3684%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +968.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond paste Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 43.01g 27.76g Almond paste
Protein 9g 2g Almond paste
Fats 27.74g 1.38g Almond paste
Carbs 47.81g 27.76g Almond paste
Calories 458kcal 131kcal Almond paste
Sugar 36.25g Chestnut
Fiber 4.8g Almond paste
Calcium 172mg 46mg Almond paste
Iron 1.6mg 1.73mg Chestnut
Magnesium 130mg 54mg Almond paste
Phosphorus 258mg 99mg Almond paste
Potassium 314mg 715mg Chestnut
Sodium 9mg 27mg Almond paste
Zinc 1.48mg 0.25mg Almond paste
Copper 0.454mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.856mg 0.854mg Almond paste
Selenium 4.2µg Almond paste
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Chestnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chestnut
Vitamin E 13.54mg Almond paste
Vitamin C 0.1mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.148mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.414mg 0.104mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 1.422mg 0.731mg Almond paste
Vitamin B5 0.113mg 0.316mg Chestnut
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.233mg Chestnut
Folate 73µg 38µg Almond paste
Tryptophan 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.071mg Chestnut
Isoleucine 0.079mg Chestnut
Leucine 0.118mg Chestnut
Lysine 0.118mg Chestnut
Methionine 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.112mg Chestnut
Histidine 0.055mg Chestnut
Saturated Fat 2.629g 0.26g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 18.012g 0.476g Almond paste
Polyunsaturated fat 5.821g 0.545g Almond paste

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Almond paste Chestnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Almond paste
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.369g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond paste
Almond paste contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond paste
Almond paste is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.