Almond paste vs. Pine nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are almond paste and pine nuts different?
- Almond paste is richer in vitamin E, while pine nuts are higher in manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin K, magnesium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Pine nuts cover your daily need for manganese, 345% more than almond paste.
Nuts, almond paste and Nuts, pine nuts, dried types were 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 | +975% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +93.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +245.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +191.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +335.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +928.3% |
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 | +45.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +343.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +177% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +95.8% |
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:
13.69 g
Fats:
68.37 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
2.28 g
Other:
2.58 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +265.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +517.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.3% |
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
4.899 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.764 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
34.071 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +485.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~18.764g
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 | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.856mg | 8.802mg | 345% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.821g | 34.071g | 188% |
| Copper | 0.454mg | 1.324mg | 97% |
| Fats | 27.74g | 68.37g | 63% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 5.53mg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 258mg | 575mg | 45% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 53.9µg | 45% |
| Zinc | 1.48mg | 6.45mg | 45% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 251mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 13.54mg | 9.33mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.364mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.422mg | 4.387mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 16mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.414mg | 0.227mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 47.81g | 13.08g | 12% |
| Calories | 458kcal | 673kcal | 11% |
| Folate | 73µg | 34µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.629g | 4.899g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 13.69g | 9% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 597mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.2µg | 0.7µg | 6% |
| Choline | 28.5mg | 55.8mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 3.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.113mg | 0.313mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.094mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.012g | 18.764g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 43.01g | 9.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 36.25g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.542mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.991mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.54mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.524mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.687mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.341mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.404g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
50%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
246%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pine nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pine nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pine nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pine nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.27g)
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 ($)