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Almond paste vs. Hickory nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Almond paste and Hickory nut

  • Almond paste is higher in Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Hickory nut are richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Hickory nut' daily need coverage for Manganese is 163% higher.
  • Almond paste has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Hickory nut. While Almond paste has 0.414mg of Vitamin B2, Hickory nut have only 0.131mg.
  • Almond paste has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almond paste and Nuts, hickorynuts, dried.

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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 124% 18% 38% 80% 246% 118% 144% 0.13% 601% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +182%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.9%
Contains more IronIron +32.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +191.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +438.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.9%

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 6.7% 7.9% 0% 0% 217% 30% 17% 105% 44% 0% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +957.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1445.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +433.3%
~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
13% 64% 18% 3% 2%
Protein: 12.72 g
Fats: 64.37 g
Carbs: 18.25 g
Water: 2.65 g
Other: 2.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162%
Contains more WaterWater +431.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.3%
Contains more FatsFats +132%
Contains more OtherOther +46.7%

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
11% 53% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.886 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +81.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +276%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond paste Hickory nut Opinion
Calories 458kcal 657kcal Hickory nut
Protein 9g 12.72g Hickory nut
Fats 27.74g 64.37g Hickory nut
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2mg Hickory nut
Net carbs 43.01g 11.85g Almond paste
Carbs 47.81g 18.25g Almond paste
Magnesium 130mg 173mg Hickory nut
Calcium 172mg 61mg Almond paste
Potassium 314mg 436mg Hickory nut
Iron 1.6mg 2.12mg Hickory nut
Sugar 36.25g Hickory nut
Fiber 4.8g 6.4g Hickory nut
Copper 0.454mg 0.738mg Hickory nut
Zinc 1.48mg 4.31mg Hickory nut
Phosphorus 258mg 336mg Hickory nut
Sodium 9mg 1mg Hickory nut
Vitamin A 0IU 131IU Hickory nut
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Hickory nut
Vitamin E 13.54mg Almond paste
Manganese 0.856mg 4.61mg Hickory nut
Selenium 4.2µg 8.1µg Hickory nut
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.867mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B2 0.414mg 0.131mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 1.422mg 0.907mg Almond paste
Vitamin B5 0.113mg 1.746mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.192mg Hickory nut
Folate 73µg 40µg Almond paste
Choline 28.5mg Almond paste
Saturated Fat 2.629g 7.038g Almond paste
Monounsaturated Fat 18.012g 32.611g Hickory nut
Polyunsaturated fat 5.821g 21.886g Hickory nut
Tryptophan 0.139mg Hickory nut
Threonine 0.422mg Hickory nut
Isoleucine 0.576mg Hickory nut
Leucine 1.027mg Hickory nut
Lysine 0.497mg Hickory nut
Methionine 0.3mg Hickory nut
Phenylalanine 0.713mg Hickory nut
Valine 0.73mg Hickory nut
Histidine 0.389mg Hickory nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond paste Hickory nut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
38%
Almond paste
35%
Hickory nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Almond paste
141%
Hickory nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.409g)
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.

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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.