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Almond paste vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between almond paste and pecan

  • Almond paste has more vitamin E and vitamin B2, while pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, fiber, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
  • Pecan covers your daily need for manganese, 158% more than almond paste.
  • Almond paste contains 10 times more vitamin E than pecan. While almond paste contains 13.54mg of vitamin E, pecan contains only 1.4mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in almond paste is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, almond paste and Nuts, pecans.

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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%
Pecan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.6%
Contains more IronIron +58.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +164.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +206.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +425.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~121mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~277mg
~equal in Selenium ~3.8µg

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%
Pecan
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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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +867.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +704.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +663.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.1%
~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
Pecan
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9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +244.9%
Contains more WaterWater +300%
Contains more FatsFats +159.4%
~equal in Protein ~9.17g
~equal in Other ~1.48g

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
Pecan
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9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +126.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +271.3%

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 Pecan
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 0.856mg 4.5mg 158%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.821g 21.614g 105%
Copper 0.454mg 1.2mg 83%
Vitamin E 13.54mg 1.4mg 81%
Fats 27.74g 71.97g 68%
Monounsaturated fat 18.012g 40.801g 57%
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.66mg 48%
Zinc 1.48mg 4.53mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.414mg 0.13mg 22%
Fiber 4.8g 9.6g 19%
Saturated fat 2.629g 6.18g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.113mg 0.863mg 15%
Folate 73µg 22µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.21mg 13%
Calories 458kcal 691kcal 12%
Iron 1.6mg 2.53mg 12%
Carbs 47.81g 13.86g 11%
Calcium 172mg 70mg 10%
Phosphorus 258mg 277mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 3.5µg 3%
Potassium 314mg 410mg 3%
Magnesium 130mg 121mg 2%
Choline 28.5mg 40.5mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.422mg 1.167mg 2%
Selenium 4.2µg 3.8µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.1mg 1%
Protein 9g 9.17g 0%
Net carbs 43.01g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 36.25g 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Sodium 9mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond paste Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Almond paste
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.551g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.