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Almond paste vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Almond paste and Chestnut

  • Almond paste has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, and Folate, however, Chestnut is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Chestnut's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 30% more.
  • Almond paste contains 10 times more Saturated Fat than Chestnut. Almond paste contains 2.629g of Saturated Fat, while Chestnut contains 0.26g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, almond paste and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +273.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +492%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.73mg
~equal in Copper ~0.472mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.854mg

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%
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 89% 1% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +26600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +179.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +547.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +350%
Contains more FatsFats +1910.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.2%
Contains more OtherOther +93%
Contains more WaterWater +384%

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3684%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +968.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.1%

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 Chestnut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond paste Chestnut Opinion
Calories 458kcal 131kcal Almond paste
Protein 9g 2g Almond paste
Fats 27.74g 1.38g Almond paste
Vitamin C 0.1mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Net carbs 43.01g 27.76g Almond paste
Carbs 47.81g 27.76g Almond paste
Magnesium 130mg 54mg Almond paste
Calcium 172mg 46mg Almond paste
Potassium 314mg 715mg Chestnut
Iron 1.6mg 1.73mg Chestnut
Sugar 36.25g Chestnut
Fiber 4.8g Almond paste
Copper 0.454mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Zinc 1.48mg 0.25mg Almond paste
Phosphorus 258mg 99mg Almond paste
Sodium 9mg 27mg Almond paste
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Chestnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chestnut
Vitamin E 13.54mg Almond paste
Manganese 0.856mg 0.854mg Almond paste
Selenium 4.2µg Almond paste
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.148mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.414mg 0.104mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 1.422mg 0.731mg Almond paste
Vitamin B5 0.113mg 0.316mg Chestnut
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.233mg Chestnut
Folate 73µg 38µg Almond paste
Choline 28.5mg Almond paste
Saturated Fat 2.629g 0.26g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 18.012g 0.476g Almond paste
Polyunsaturated fat 5.821g 0.545g Almond paste
Tryptophan 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.071mg Chestnut
Isoleucine 0.079mg Chestnut
Leucine 0.118mg Chestnut
Lysine 0.118mg Chestnut
Methionine 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.112mg Chestnut
Histidine 0.055mg Chestnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond paste Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Almond paste
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.369g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond paste
Almond paste contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.