Almond paste vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are almond paste and peanut butter different?
- Almond paste is higher in vitamin E, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for peanut butter is 73% higher.
- Almond paste contains 4 times more calcium than peanut butter. While almond paste contains 172mg of calcium, peanut butter contains only 49mg.
- Almond paste has less saturated fat.
Nuts, almond paste and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +251% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +822.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +906.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1125% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +121.1% |
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:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +114.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1044.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.9% |
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
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +115.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.422mg | 13.112mg | 73% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.821g | 12.535g | 45% |
| Fats | 27.74g | 51.36g | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 2.629g | 10.325g | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.856mg | 1.665mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.441mg | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 13.54mg | 9.1mg | 30% |
| Protein | 9g | 22.21g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.113mg | 1.137mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.012g | 25.941g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.414mg | 0.192mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 49mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 258mg | 335mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 47.81g | 22.31g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 168mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 2.51mg | 9% |
| Calories | 458kcal | 598kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 558mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Choline | 28.5mg | 63mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.454mg | 0.422mg | 4% |
| Folate | 73µg | 87µg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 1.74mg | 2% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 5g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.01g | 17.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 36.25g | 10.49g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 4.2µg | 4.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.546mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.557mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | N/A |
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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%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.76g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond paste contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.696g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond paste is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)