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

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How are Ginkgo nuts and Almond paste different?

  • Ginkgo nuts are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, while Almond paste is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Copper, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Almond paste covers your daily need of Manganese 32% more than Ginkgo nuts.
  • Ginkgo nuts contain 150 times more Vitamin C than Almond paste. Ginkgo nuts contain 15mg of Vitamin C, while Almond paste contains 0.1mg.
  • Ginkgo nuts are lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, ginkgo nuts, raw and Nuts, almond paste 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 Potassium +62.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Calcium +8500%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +381.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.1%
Contains more Zinc +335.3%
Contains more Copper +65.7%
Contains more Manganese +657.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 38% 20% 54% 45% 1% 10% 92% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 60% 93% 111% 28% 2% 41% 152% 112% 23%
Contains more Potassium +62.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Calcium +8500%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +381.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.1%
Contains more Zinc +335.3%
Contains more Copper +65.7%
Contains more Manganese +657.5%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +14900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Folate +35.2%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +14900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Folate +35.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +292%
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Fats +1551.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.2%
Contains more Other +14.2%
4% 2% 38% 55%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 37.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 1.2 g
9% 28% 48% 14%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 27.74 g
Carbs: 47.81 g
Water: 14.08 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Water +292%
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Fats +1551.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.2%
Contains more Other +14.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2809.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +841.9%
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.618 g
10% 68% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.821 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2809.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +841.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ginkgo nuts Almond paste
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals 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 Ginkgo nuts Almond paste Opinion
Net carbs 37.6g 43.01g Almond paste
Protein 4.32g 9g Almond paste
Fats 1.68g 27.74g Almond paste
Carbs 37.6g 47.81g Almond paste
Calories 182kcal 458kcal Almond paste
Sugar 36.25g Ginkgo nuts
Fiber 4.8g Almond paste
Calcium 2mg 172mg Almond paste
Iron 1mg 1.6mg Almond paste
Magnesium 27mg 130mg Almond paste
Phosphorus 124mg 258mg Almond paste
Potassium 510mg 314mg Ginkgo nuts
Sodium 7mg 9mg Ginkgo nuts
Zinc 0.34mg 1.48mg Almond paste
Copper 0.274mg 0.454mg Almond paste
Manganese 0.113mg 0.856mg Almond paste
Selenium 4.2µg Almond paste
Vitamin A 558IU 0IU Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin E 13.54mg Almond paste
Vitamin C 15mg 0.1mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.082mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.414mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 6mg 1.422mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.113mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.036mg Ginkgo nuts
Folate 54µg 73µg Almond paste
Tryptophan 0.071mg Ginkgo nuts
Threonine 0.268mg Ginkgo nuts
Isoleucine 0.209mg Ginkgo nuts
Leucine 0.316mg Ginkgo nuts
Lysine 0.206mg Ginkgo nuts
Methionine 0.055mg Ginkgo nuts
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Ginkgo nuts
Valine 0.283mg Ginkgo nuts
Histidine 0.102mg Ginkgo nuts
Saturated Fat 0.319g 2.629g Ginkgo nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.619g 18.012g Almond paste
Polyunsaturated fat 0.618g 5.821g Almond paste

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginkgo nuts Almond paste
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
33%
Ginkgo nuts
40%
Almond paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Ginkgo nuts
67%
Almond paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.31g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond paste
Almond paste 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 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. Ginkgo nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170584/nutrients
  2. Almond paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170160/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.