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Almond paste vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Almond paste and Hazelnut

  • Almond paste is higher in Vitamin B2, however, Hazelnut is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, and Potassium.
  • Hazelnut's daily need coverage for Manganese is 231% higher.
  • Almond paste has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Hazelnut. While Almond paste has 0.414mg of Vitamin B2, Hazelnut has only 0.113mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almond paste and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts.

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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 +50.9%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +193.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.4%
Contains more Potassium +116.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +65.5%
Contains more Copper +280%
Contains more Manganese +621.4%
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 35% 177% 117% 125% 60% 0% 67% 575% 806% 14%
Contains more Calcium +50.9%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +193.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.4%
Contains more Potassium +116.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +65.5%
Contains more Copper +280%
Contains more Manganese +621.4%

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 +266.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11%
Contains more Vitamin C +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +684.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +712.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1463.9%
Contains more Folate +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 301% 0% 21% 161% 27% 34% 56% 130% 85% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11%
Contains more Vitamin C +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +684.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +712.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1463.9%
Contains more Folate +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +186.3%
Contains more Water +165.2%
Contains more Protein +66.1%
Contains more Fats +119%
Contains more Other +67.2%
9% 28% 48% 14%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 27.74 g
Carbs: 47.81 g
Water: 14.08 g
Other: 1.37 g
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
Contains more Carbs +186.3%
Contains more Water +165.2%
Contains more Protein +66.1%
Contains more Fats +119%
Contains more Other +67.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.1%
10% 68% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.821 g
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond paste Hazelnut Opinion
Net carbs 43.01g 7g Almond paste
Protein 9g 14.95g Hazelnut
Fats 27.74g 60.75g Hazelnut
Carbs 47.81g 16.7g Almond paste
Calories 458kcal 628kcal Hazelnut
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Fructose 0.07g Hazelnut
Sugar 36.25g 4.34g Hazelnut
Fiber 4.8g 9.7g Hazelnut
Calcium 172mg 114mg Almond paste
Iron 1.6mg 4.7mg Hazelnut
Magnesium 130mg 163mg Hazelnut
Phosphorus 258mg 290mg Hazelnut
Potassium 314mg 680mg Hazelnut
Sodium 9mg 0mg Hazelnut
Zinc 1.48mg 2.45mg Hazelnut
Copper 0.454mg 1.725mg Hazelnut
Manganese 0.856mg 6.175mg Hazelnut
Selenium 4.2µg 2.4µg Almond paste
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Hazelnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Hazelnut
Vitamin E 13.54mg 15.03mg Hazelnut
Vitamin C 0.1mg 6.3mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.643mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.414mg 0.113mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 1.422mg 1.8mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0.113mg 0.918mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.563mg Hazelnut
Folate 73µg 113µg Hazelnut
Vitamin K 0µg 14.2µg Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.193mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0.497mg Hazelnut
Isoleucine 0.545mg Hazelnut
Leucine 1.063mg Hazelnut
Lysine 0.42mg Hazelnut
Methionine 0.221mg Hazelnut
Phenylalanine 0.663mg Hazelnut
Valine 0.701mg Hazelnut
Histidine 0.432mg Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 2.629g 4.464g Almond paste
Monounsaturated Fat 18.012g 45.652g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 5.821g 7.92g Hazelnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond paste Hazelnut
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
71%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Almond paste
197%
Hazelnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond paste
Almond paste is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.