Almond paste vs. Acorns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are almond paste and acorns different?
- Almond paste is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B2, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc; however, acorns are richer in vitamin B6, manganese, copper, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for acorns is 38% higher.
- Almond paste contains 4 times more calcium than acorns. While almond paste contains 172mg of calcium, acorns contain only 41mg.
Nuts, almond paste and Nuts, acorns, raw are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +319.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +190.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +226.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +532.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1366.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
27.74 g
Carbs:
47.81 g
Water:
14.08 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.86 g
Carbs:
40.75 g
Water:
27.9 g
Other:
1.34 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +98.2% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.629 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.821 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.102 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
15.109 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.596 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 13.54mg | 90% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.528mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 258mg | 79mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.414mg | 0.118mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.856mg | 1.337mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 19% | |
| Copper | 0.454mg | 0.621mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 62mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 41mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.113mg | 0.715mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 0.79mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 0.51mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.2µg | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.821g | 4.596g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.012g | 15.109g | 7% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 539mg | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 6.15g | 6% |
| Fats | 27.74g | 23.86g | 6% |
| Choline | 28.5mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 73µg | 87µg | 4% |
| Calories | 458kcal | 387kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.112mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.422mg | 1.827mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 47.81g | 40.75g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.629g | 3.102g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.01g | 40.75g | N/A |
| Sugar | 36.25g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.236mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.489mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.345mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
38%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.473g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acorns is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acorns contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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.