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Almond paste vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are almond paste and cashew different?

  • Almond paste is richer in vitamin E, while cashew is higher in copper, iron, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin K.
  • Cashew covers your daily need for copper, 193% more than almond paste.
  • Almond paste contains 15 times more vitamin E than cashew. Almond paste contains 13.54mg of vitamin E, while cashew contains 0.9mg.

Nuts, almond paste and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 52% 28% 60% 151% 40% 111% 1.2% 112% 23%
Cashew
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 209% 11% 58% 251% 732% 158% 254% 1.6% 216% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +364.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.2%
Contains more IronIron +317.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +383.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +290.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +373.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 271% 0% 21% 96% 27% 6.8% 8.3% 0% 0% 55% 16%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 18% 0% 106% 13% 20% 52% 96% 0% 85% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1404.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +613.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +192%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +415.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +664.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1058.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 28% 48% 14%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 27.74 g
Carbs: 47.81 g
Water: 14.08 g
Other: 1.37 g
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18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.4%
Contains more WaterWater +170.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.4%
Contains more FatsFats +58.1%
Contains more OtherOther +85.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 68% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.629 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.821 g
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20% 60% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond paste Cashew DV% diff.
Copper 0.454mg 2.195mg 193%
Vitamin E 13.54mg 0.9mg 84%
Iron 1.6mg 6.68mg 64%
Phosphorus 258mg 593mg 48%
Magnesium 130mg 292mg 39%
Zinc 1.48mg 5.78mg 39%
Manganese 0.856mg 1.655mg 35%
Selenium 4.2µg 19.9µg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.417mg 29%
Vitamin K 0µg 34.1µg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.423mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.414mg 0.058mg 27%
Fats 27.74g 43.85g 25%
Saturated fat 2.629g 7.783g 23%
Protein 9g 18.22g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.113mg 0.864mg 15%
Calcium 172mg 37mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 18.012g 23.797g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.821g 7.845g 13%
Folate 73µg 25µg 12%
Potassium 314mg 660mg 10%
Starch 23.49g 10%
Fiber 4.8g 3.3g 6%
Carbs 47.81g 30.19g 6%
Choline 28.5mg 5%
Calories 458kcal 553kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 1.422mg 1.062mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 43.01g 26.89g N/A
Sugar 36.25g 5.91g N/A
Sodium 9mg 12mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.688mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0%
Leucine 1.472mg 0%
Lysine 0.928mg 0%
Methionine 0.362mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0%
Valine 1.094mg 0%
Histidine 0.456mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond paste Cashew
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Almond paste
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Almond paste
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond paste
Almond paste contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.154g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond paste
Almond paste is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Almond paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170160/nutrients
  2. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.