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Almond paste vs. Watermelon seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Almond paste and Watermelon seeds

  • Almond paste has more Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Watermelon seeds are higher in Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Watermelon seeds covers your daily Magnesium needs 92% more than Almond paste.
  • Watermelon seeds contain 3 times less Calcium than Almond paste. Almond paste contains 172mg of Calcium, while Watermelon seeds contain 54mg.
  • Almond paste has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, almond paste and Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried.

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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 +218.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Iron +355%
Contains more Magnesium +296.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.6%
Contains more Potassium +106.4%
Contains more Zinc +591.9%
Contains more Copper +51.1%
Contains more Manganese +88.6%
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 17% 273% 368% 324% 58% 13% 280% 229% 211% 0%
Contains more Calcium +218.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Iron +355%
Contains more Magnesium +296.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.6%
Contains more Potassium +106.4%
Contains more Zinc +591.9%
Contains more Copper +51.1%
Contains more Manganese +88.6%

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 B2 +185.5%
Contains more Folate +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.2%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 48% 34% 67% 21% 21% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.5%
Contains more Folate +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +212.3%
Contains more Water +178.8%
Contains more Protein +214.8%
Contains more Fats +70.8%
Contains more Other +187.6%
9% 28% 48% 14%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 27.74 g
Carbs: 47.81 g
Water: 14.08 g
Other: 1.37 g
28% 47% 15% 5% 4%
Protein: 28.33 g
Fats: 47.37 g
Carbs: 15.31 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more Carbs +212.3%
Contains more Water +178.8%
Contains more Protein +214.8%
Contains more Fats +70.8%
Contains more Other +187.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.6%
10% 68% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.821 g
22% 16% 62%
Saturated Fat: 9.779 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.407 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond paste Watermelon seeds Opinion
Net carbs 43.01g 15.31g Almond paste
Protein 9g 28.33g Watermelon seeds
Fats 27.74g 47.37g Watermelon seeds
Carbs 47.81g 15.31g Almond paste
Calories 458kcal 557kcal Watermelon seeds
Sugar 36.25g Watermelon seeds
Fiber 4.8g Almond paste
Calcium 172mg 54mg Almond paste
Iron 1.6mg 7.28mg Watermelon seeds
Magnesium 130mg 515mg Watermelon seeds
Phosphorus 258mg 755mg Watermelon seeds
Potassium 314mg 648mg Watermelon seeds
Sodium 9mg 99mg Almond paste
Zinc 1.48mg 10.24mg Watermelon seeds
Copper 0.454mg 0.686mg Watermelon seeds
Manganese 0.856mg 1.614mg Watermelon seeds
Selenium 4.2µg Almond paste
Vitamin E 13.54mg Almond paste
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Almond paste
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.19mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin B2 0.414mg 0.145mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 1.422mg 3.55mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin B5 0.113mg 0.346mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.089mg Watermelon seeds
Folate 73µg 58µg Almond paste
Tryptophan 0.39mg Watermelon seeds
Threonine 1.112mg Watermelon seeds
Isoleucine 1.342mg Watermelon seeds
Leucine 2.149mg Watermelon seeds
Lysine 0.887mg Watermelon seeds
Methionine 0.834mg Watermelon seeds
Phenylalanine 2.031mg Watermelon seeds
Valine 1.556mg Watermelon seeds
Histidine 0.775mg Watermelon seeds
Saturated Fat 2.629g 9.779g Almond paste
Monounsaturated Fat 18.012g 7.407g Almond paste
Polyunsaturated fat 5.821g 28.094g Watermelon seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond paste Watermelon seeds
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
19%
Watermelon seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Almond paste
177%
Watermelon seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond paste
Almond paste contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.15g)
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 ($)
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. Watermelon seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169407/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.