Almond paste vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between almond paste and macadamia
- Almond paste has more vitamin E, vitamin B2, and folate; however, macadamia is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, vitamin B6, and fiber.
- Macadamia's daily need coverage for manganese is 142% more.
- Almond paste contains 25 times more vitamin E than macadamia. Almond paste contains 13.54mg of vitamin E, while macadamia contains 0.54mg.
- Almond paste contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, almond paste and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +102.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +382.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +2407.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +155.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +563.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1357.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +570.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +663.9% |
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:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +245.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +935.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +173.1% |
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
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +287.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +226.9% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.856mg | 4.131mg | 142% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.012g | 58.877g | 102% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 1.195mg | 93% |
| Vitamin E | 13.54mg | 0.54mg | 87% |
| Fats | 27.74g | 75.77g | 74% |
| Saturated fat | 2.629g | 12.061g | 43% |
| Copper | 0.454mg | 0.756mg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.821g | 1.502g | 29% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 3.69mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.414mg | 0.162mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.275mg | 18% |
| Folate | 73µg | 11µg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 8.6g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.113mg | 0.758mg | 13% |
| Calories | 458kcal | 718kcal | 13% |
| Carbs | 47.81g | 13.82g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 258mg | 188mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 85mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.422mg | 2.473mg | 7% |
| Choline | 28.5mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 1.3mg | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 7.91g | 2% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 368mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 4.2µg | 3.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.01g | 5.22g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 130mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 36.25g | 4.57g | N/A |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% |
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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%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
122%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.432g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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