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Hickory nut vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hickory nut and Almond

  • Hickory nut are higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, however, Almond is richer in Vitamin B2, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Hickory nut' daily need coverage for Manganese is 106% higher.
  • Hickory nut have 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Almond. While Hickory nut have 0.867mg of Vitamin B1, Almond has only 0.205mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, hickorynuts, dried and Nuts, almonds.

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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 Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Manganese +111.6%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%
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%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 80% 124% 144% 39% 1% 118% 246% 602% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Manganese +111.6%
Contains more Selenium +97.6%
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%
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.
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Almond
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +768.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.9%
Equal in Folate - 44
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +768.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.9%
Equal in Folate - 44

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +28.9%
Contains more Protein +66.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.1%
Contains more Water +66.4%
Contains more Other +47.3%
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
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
Contains more Fats +28.9%
Contains more Protein +66.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.1%
Contains more Water +66.4%
Contains more Other +47.3%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hickory nut Almond
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 Hickory nut Almond Opinion
Net carbs 11.85g 9.05g Hickory nut
Protein 12.72g 21.15g Almond
Fats 64.37g 49.93g Hickory nut
Carbs 18.25g 21.55g Almond
Calories 657kcal 579kcal Hickory nut
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g Hickory nut
Fiber 6.4g 12.5g Almond
Calcium 61mg 269mg Almond
Iron 2.12mg 3.71mg Almond
Magnesium 173mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 336mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 436mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 4.31mg 3.12mg Hickory nut
Copper 0.738mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 4.61mg 2.179mg Hickory nut
Selenium 8.1µg 4.1µg Hickory nut
Vitamin A 131IU 2IU Hickory nut
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Hickory nut
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B1 0.867mg 0.205mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B2 0.131mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 0.907mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 1.746mg 0.471mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.137mg Hickory nut
Folate 40µg 44µg Almond
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.422mg 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 1.027mg 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.497mg 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.3mg 0.157mg Hickory nut
Phenylalanine 0.713mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.73mg 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.389mg 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Hickory nut
Saturated Fat 7.038g 3.802g Almond
Monounsaturated Fat 32.611g 31.551g Hickory nut
Polyunsaturated fat 21.886g 12.329g 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
Hickory nut Almond
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
38%
Hickory nut
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Hickory nut
142%
Almond

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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.