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Almond vs. Hickory nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Almond and Hickory nut

  • Almond is higher in Vitamin B2, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Hickory nut are richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Hickory nut' daily need coverage for Manganese is 106% higher.
  • Almond has 9 times more Vitamin B2 than Hickory nut. While Almond has 1.138mg of Vitamin B2, Hickory nut have only 0.131mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds and Nuts, hickorynuts, 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 +341%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +56.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains more Copper +39.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Manganese +111.6%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%
Equal in Sodium - 1
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 19% 80% 124% 144% 39% 1% 118% 246% 602% 45%
Contains more Calcium +341%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +56.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains more Copper +39.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Manganese +111.6%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%
Equal in Sodium - 1

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 +768.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +6450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.1%
Equal in Folate - 40
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 8% 0% 0% 7% 217% 31% 18% 105% 45% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +768.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +6450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.1%
Equal in Folate - 40

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.1%
Contains more Water +66.4%
Contains more Other +47.3%
Contains more Fats +28.9%
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
13% 64% 18% 3% 2%
Protein: 12.72 g
Fats: 64.37 g
Carbs: 18.25 g
Water: 2.65 g
Other: 2.01 g
Contains more Protein +66.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.1%
Contains more Water +66.4%
Contains more Other +47.3%
Contains more Fats +28.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 32.611
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
11% 53% 36%
Saturated Fat: 7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.886 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 32.611

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Hickory nut Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 11.85g Hickory nut
Protein 21.15g 12.72g Almond
Fats 49.93g 64.37g Hickory nut
Carbs 21.55g 18.25g Almond
Calories 579kcal 657kcal Hickory nut
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g Hickory nut
Fiber 12.5g 6.4g Almond
Calcium 269mg 61mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 2.12mg Almond
Magnesium 270mg 173mg Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 336mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 436mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 3.12mg 4.31mg Hickory nut
Copper 1.031mg 0.738mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 4.61mg Hickory nut
Selenium 4.1µg 8.1µg Hickory nut
Vitamin A 2IU 131IU Hickory nut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Hickory nut
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.867mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.131mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.907mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 1.746mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.192mg Hickory nut
Folate 44µg 40µg Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.139mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg 0.422mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.576mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg 1.027mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg 0.497mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg 0.3mg Hickory nut
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.713mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg 0.73mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg 0.389mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Hickory nut
Saturated Fat 3.802g 7.038g Almond
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 32.611g Hickory nut
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 21.886g Hickory nut
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 Hickory nut
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
38%
Hickory nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
141%
Hickory nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond
Almond is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.236g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.