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

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How are Mixed nuts and Almond paste different?

  • Mixed nuts are richer in Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, while Almond paste is higher in Vitamin E .
  • Mixed nuts covers your daily need of Selenium 54% more than Almond paste.
  • Mixed nuts contain 10 times more Vitamin B5 than Almond paste. Mixed nuts contain 1.14mg of Vitamin B5, while Almond paste contains 0.113mg.
  • Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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 Iron +63.1%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +101.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +127%
Contains more Copper +99.8%
Contains more Manganese +138.3%
Contains more Selenium +707.1%
Contains more Calcium +47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 60% 93% 111% 28% 2% 41% 152% 112% 23%
Contains more Iron +63.1%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +101.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +127%
Contains more Copper +99.8%
Contains more Manganese +138.3%
Contains more Selenium +707.1%
Contains more Calcium +47%

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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +908.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +877.8%
Contains more Folate +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +908.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +877.8%
Contains more Folate +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +122.7%
Contains more Fats +94.5%
Contains more Other +110.2%
Contains more Carbs +127.1%
Contains more Water +576.9%
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 Protein +122.7%
Contains more Fats +94.5%
Contains more Other +110.2%
Contains more Carbs +127.1%
Contains more Water +576.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
10% 68% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.821 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Almond paste Opinion
Net carbs 14.05g 43.01g Almond paste
Protein 20.04g 9g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 27.74g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 47.81g Almond paste
Calories 607kcal 458kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Sugar 4.15g 36.25g Mixed nuts
Fiber 7g 4.8g Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 172mg Almond paste
Iron 2.61mg 1.6mg Mixed nuts
Magnesium 229mg 130mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 258mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 632mg 314mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 9mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.36mg 1.48mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0.907mg 0.454mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg 0.856mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 33.9µg 4.2µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Mixed nuts
Vitamin E 7.82mg 13.54mg Almond paste
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.1mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.082mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.414mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 1.422mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.113mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.036mg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 73µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Almond paste
Saturated Fat 8.711g 2.629g Almond paste
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 18.012g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 5.821g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Almond paste
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
52%
Mixed nuts
40%
Almond paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
67%
Almond paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.082g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond paste
Almond paste is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.