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Almond paste vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Almond paste and Hazelnut

  • Almond paste is higher in Vitamin B2, however, Hazelnut is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, and Potassium.
  • Hazelnut's daily need coverage for Manganese is 231% higher.
  • Almond paste has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Hazelnut. While Almond paste has 0.414mg of Vitamin B2, Hazelnut has only 0.113mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almond paste and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts.

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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 116% 34% 60% 176% 575% 67% 124% 0% 805% 13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.6%
Contains more IronIron +193.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +280%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +621.4%

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 21% 1.2% 301% 0% 161% 26% 34% 55% 130% 0% 36% 85% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +684.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +712.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1463.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +54.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +60%
~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
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +186.3%
Contains more WaterWater +165.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.1%
Contains more FatsFats +119%
Contains more OtherOther +67.2%

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
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.92 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +153.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond paste Hazelnut Opinion
Calories 458kcal 628kcal Hazelnut
Protein 9g 14.95g Hazelnut
Fats 27.74g 60.75g Hazelnut
Vitamin C 0.1mg 6.3mg Hazelnut
Net carbs 43.01g 7g Almond paste
Carbs 47.81g 16.7g Almond paste
Magnesium 130mg 163mg Hazelnut
Calcium 172mg 114mg Almond paste
Potassium 314mg 680mg Hazelnut
Iron 1.6mg 4.7mg Hazelnut
Sugar 36.25g 4.34g Hazelnut
Fiber 4.8g 9.7g Hazelnut
Copper 0.454mg 1.725mg Hazelnut
Zinc 1.48mg 2.45mg Hazelnut
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Phosphorus 258mg 290mg Hazelnut
Sodium 9mg 0mg Hazelnut
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Hazelnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Hazelnut
Vitamin E 13.54mg 15.03mg Hazelnut
Manganese 0.856mg 6.175mg Hazelnut
Selenium 4.2µg 2.4µg Almond paste
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.643mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.414mg 0.113mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 1.422mg 1.8mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0.113mg 0.918mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.563mg Hazelnut
Vitamin K 0µg 14.2µg Hazelnut
Folate 73µg 113µg Hazelnut
Choline 28.5mg 45.6mg Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 2.629g 4.464g Almond paste
Monounsaturated Fat 18.012g 45.652g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 5.821g 7.92g Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.193mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0.497mg Hazelnut
Isoleucine 0.545mg Hazelnut
Leucine 1.063mg Hazelnut
Lysine 0.42mg Hazelnut
Methionine 0.221mg Hazelnut
Phenylalanine 0.663mg Hazelnut
Valine 0.701mg Hazelnut
Histidine 0.432mg Hazelnut
Fructose 0.07g Hazelnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond paste Hazelnut
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
67%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Almond paste
197%
Hazelnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond paste
Almond paste is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.