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Almond vs. Ginkgo nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Almond and Ginkgo nuts different?

  • Almond is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium, and Zinc, while Ginkgo nuts are higher in Vitamin C.
  • Almond covers your daily need of Manganese 90% more than Ginkgo nuts.
  • Almond contains 135 times more Calcium than Ginkgo nuts. Almond contains 269mg of Calcium, while Ginkgo nuts contain 2mg.
  • Ginkgo nuts are lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, almonds and Nuts, ginkgo nuts, raw 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 +13350%
Contains more Iron +271%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.9%
Contains more Potassium +43.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +817.6%
Contains more Copper +276.3%
Contains more Manganese +1828.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 38% 20% 54% 45% 1% 10% 92% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +13350%
Contains more Iron +271%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.9%
Contains more Potassium +43.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +817.6%
Contains more Copper +276.3%
Contains more Manganese +1828.3%

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.
Almond
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +1164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +27800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.4%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.22
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 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 34% 0% 0% 50% 56% 21% 113% 10% 76% 41% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +27800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.4%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +389.6%
Contains more Fats +2872%
Contains more Other +146.7%
Contains more Carbs +74.5%
Contains more Water +1151.7%
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
4% 2% 38% 55%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 37.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +389.6%
Contains more Fats +2872%
Contains more Other +146.7%
Contains more Carbs +74.5%
Contains more Water +1151.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4997.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1895%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.618 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4997.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1895%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almond Ginkgo nuts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Ginkgo nuts Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 37.6g Ginkgo nuts
Protein 21.15g 4.32g Almond
Fats 49.93g 1.68g Almond
Carbs 21.55g 37.6g Ginkgo nuts
Calories 579kcal 182kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g Ginkgo nuts
Fiber 12.5g Almond
Calcium 269mg 2mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 1mg Almond
Magnesium 270mg 27mg Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 124mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 510mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 7mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 0.34mg Almond
Copper 1.031mg 0.274mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 0.113mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU 558IU Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.22mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.09mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 6mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.16mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.328mg Ginkgo nuts
Folate 44µg 54µg Ginkgo nuts
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.071mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg 0.268mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.209mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg 0.316mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg 0.206mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg 0.055mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.171mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg 0.283mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg 0.102mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Ginkgo nuts
Saturated Fat 3.802g 0.319g Ginkgo nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 0.619g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.618g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond Ginkgo nuts
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
82%
Almond
33%
Ginkgo nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
27%
Ginkgo nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.483g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Ginkgo nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170584/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.