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Almond paste vs. Pine nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Almond paste and Pine nuts different?

  • Almond paste is richer in Vitamin E , while Pine nuts are higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pine nuts covers your daily need of Manganese 345% more than Almond paste.

Nuts, almond paste and Nuts, pine nuts, dried types were used in this article.

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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 +975%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Iron +245.6%
Contains more Magnesium +93.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.9%
Contains more Potassium +90.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +335.8%
Contains more Copper +191.6%
Contains more Manganese +928.3%
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 5% 208% 180% 247% 53% 1% 176% 442% 1149% 4%
Contains more Calcium +975%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Iron +245.6%
Contains more Magnesium +93.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.9%
Contains more Potassium +90.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +335.8%
Contains more Copper +191.6%
Contains more Manganese +928.3%

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 E +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.1%
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% 187% 0% 3% 91% 53% 83% 19% 22% 26% 0% 135%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +265.5%
Contains more Water +517.5%
Contains more Protein +52.1%
Contains more Fats +146.5%
Contains more Other +88.3%
9% 28% 48% 14%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 27.74 g
Carbs: 47.81 g
Water: 14.08 g
Other: 1.37 g
14% 68% 13% 2% 3%
Protein: 13.69 g
Fats: 68.37 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 2.28 g
Other: 2.58 g
Contains more Carbs +265.5%
Contains more Water +517.5%
Contains more Protein +52.1%
Contains more Fats +146.5%
Contains more Other +88.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +485.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 18.764
10% 68% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.821 g
8% 33% 59%
Saturated Fat: 4.899 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.764 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 34.071 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +485.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 18.764

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond paste Pine nuts Opinion
Net carbs 43.01g 9.38g Almond paste
Protein 9g 13.69g Pine nuts
Fats 27.74g 68.37g Pine nuts
Carbs 47.81g 13.08g Almond paste
Calories 458kcal 673kcal Pine nuts
Starch 1.43g Pine nuts
Fructose 0.07g Pine nuts
Sugar 36.25g 3.59g Pine nuts
Fiber 4.8g 3.7g Almond paste
Calcium 172mg 16mg Almond paste
Iron 1.6mg 5.53mg Pine nuts
Magnesium 130mg 251mg Pine nuts
Phosphorus 258mg 575mg Pine nuts
Potassium 314mg 597mg Pine nuts
Sodium 9mg 2mg Pine nuts
Zinc 1.48mg 6.45mg Pine nuts
Copper 0.454mg 1.324mg Pine nuts
Manganese 0.856mg 8.802mg Pine nuts
Selenium 4.2µg 0.7µg Almond paste
Vitamin A 0IU 29IU Pine nuts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Pine nuts
Vitamin E 13.54mg 9.33mg Almond paste
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.8mg Pine nuts
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.364mg Pine nuts
Vitamin B2 0.414mg 0.227mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 1.422mg 4.387mg Pine nuts
Vitamin B5 0.113mg 0.313mg Pine nuts
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.094mg Pine nuts
Folate 73µg 34µg Almond paste
Vitamin K 0µg 53.9µg Pine nuts
Tryptophan 0.107mg Pine nuts
Threonine 0.37mg Pine nuts
Isoleucine 0.542mg Pine nuts
Leucine 0.991mg Pine nuts
Lysine 0.54mg Pine nuts
Methionine 0.259mg Pine nuts
Phenylalanine 0.524mg Pine nuts
Valine 0.687mg Pine nuts
Histidine 0.341mg Pine nuts
Saturated Fat 2.629g 4.899g Almond paste
Monounsaturated Fat 18.012g 18.764g Pine nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 5.821g 34.071g Pine nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.404g Pine nuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.052g Pine nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.112g Pine nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond paste Pine nuts
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
51%
Pine nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Almond paste
246%
Pine nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.27g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pine nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170591/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.