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

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How are Pine nuts and Almond paste different?

  • Pine nuts are richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Almond paste is higher in Vitamin E .
  • Pine nuts covers your daily need of Manganese 345% more than Almond paste.

Nuts, pine nuts, dried 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 +245.6%
Contains more Magnesium +93.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.9%
Contains more Potassium +90.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +335.8%
Contains more Copper +191.6%
Contains more Manganese +928.3%
Contains more Calcium +975%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 208% 180% 247% 53% 1% 176% 442% 1149% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 60% 93% 111% 28% 2% 41% 152% 112% 23%
Contains more Iron +245.6%
Contains more Magnesium +93.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.9%
Contains more Potassium +90.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +335.8%
Contains more Copper +191.6%
Contains more Manganese +928.3%
Contains more Calcium +975%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +114.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 187% 0% 3% 91% 53% 83% 19% 22% 26% 0% 135%
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 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +343.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +114.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.1%
Contains more Fats +146.5%
Contains more Other +88.3%
Contains more Carbs +265.5%
Contains more Water +517.5%
14% 68% 13% 2% 3%
Protein: 13.69 g
Fats: 68.37 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 2.28 g
Other: 2.58 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 +52.1%
Contains more Fats +146.5%
Contains more Other +88.3%
Contains more Carbs +265.5%
Contains more Water +517.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +485.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 18.012
8% 33% 59%
Saturated Fat: 4.899 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.764 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 34.071 g
10% 68% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.821 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +485.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 18.012

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pine 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pine nuts Almond paste Opinion
Net carbs 9.38g 43.01g Almond paste
Protein 13.69g 9g Pine nuts
Fats 68.37g 27.74g Pine nuts
Carbs 13.08g 47.81g Almond paste
Calories 673kcal 458kcal Pine nuts
Starch 1.43g Pine nuts
Fructose 0.07g Pine nuts
Sugar 3.59g 36.25g Pine nuts
Fiber 3.7g 4.8g Almond paste
Calcium 16mg 172mg Almond paste
Iron 5.53mg 1.6mg Pine nuts
Magnesium 251mg 130mg Pine nuts
Phosphorus 575mg 258mg Pine nuts
Potassium 597mg 314mg Pine nuts
Sodium 2mg 9mg Pine nuts
Zinc 6.45mg 1.48mg Pine nuts
Copper 1.324mg 0.454mg Pine nuts
Manganese 8.802mg 0.856mg Pine nuts
Selenium 0.7µg 4.2µg Almond paste
Vitamin A 29IU 0IU Pine nuts
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Pine nuts
Vitamin E 9.33mg 13.54mg Almond paste
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.1mg Pine nuts
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.082mg Pine nuts
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.414mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 4.387mg 1.422mg Pine nuts
Vitamin B5 0.313mg 0.113mg Pine nuts
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.036mg Pine nuts
Folate 34µg 73µg Almond paste
Vitamin K 53.9µg 0µg Pine nuts
Tryptophan 0.107mg Pine nuts
Threonine 0.37mg Pine nuts
Isoleucine 0.542mg Pine nuts
Leucine 0.991mg Pine nuts
Lysine 0.54mg Pine nuts
Methionine 0.259mg Pine nuts
Phenylalanine 0.524mg Pine nuts
Valine 0.687mg Pine nuts
Histidine 0.341mg Pine nuts
Saturated Fat 4.899g 2.629g Almond paste
Monounsaturated Fat 18.764g 18.012g Pine nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 34.071g 5.821g Pine nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.404g Pine nuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.052g Pine nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.112g Pine nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pine 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
51%
Pine nuts
40%
Almond paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
246%
Pine nuts
67%
Almond paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.27g)
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 ($)

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. Pine nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170591/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.