Almond paste vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Almond paste and Walnut?
- Almond paste is richer in Vitamin E, and Vitamin B2, yet Walnut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Iron, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
- Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 126% higher.
- Almond paste has 19 times more Vitamin E than Walnut. Almond paste has 13.54mg of Vitamin E, while Walnut has 0.7mg.
- Almond paste contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Nuts, almond paste and Nuts, walnuts, english types in this comparison.
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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 | +75.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +249.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +298.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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 | +1834.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +176% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +315.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +404.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1391.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +34.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.5% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
15.23 g
Fats:
65.21 g
Carbs:
13.71 g
Water:
4.07 g
Other:
1.78 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +248.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +245.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +135.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.9% |
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
6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
47.174 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +101.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +710.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 458kcal | 654kcal |
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| Protein | 9g | 15.23g |
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| Fats | 27.74g | 65.21g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 1.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.01g | 7.01g |
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| Carbs | 47.81g | 13.71g |
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| Magnesium | 130mg | 158mg |
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| Calcium | 172mg | 98mg |
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| Potassium | 314mg | 441mg |
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| Iron | 1.6mg | 2.91mg |
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| Sugar | 36.25g | 2.61g |
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| Fiber | 4.8g | 6.7g |
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| Copper | 0.454mg | 1.586mg |
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| Zinc | 1.48mg | 3.09mg |
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| Starch | 0.06g |
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| Phosphorus | 258mg | 346mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 13.54mg | 0.7mg |
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| Manganese | 0.856mg | 3.414mg |
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| Selenium | 4.2µg | 4.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 0.341mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.414mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.422mg | 1.125mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.113mg | 0.57mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.537mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.7µg |
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| Folate | 73µg | 98µg |
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| Choline | 28.5mg | 39.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.629g | 6.126g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.012g | 8.933g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.821g | 47.174g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.17mg |
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| Threonine | 0.596mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.625mg |
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| Leucine | 1.17mg |
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| Lysine | 0.424mg |
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| Methionine | 0.236mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.711mg |
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| Valine | 0.753mg |
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| Histidine | 0.391mg |
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| Fructose | 0.09g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
152%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.497g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond paste is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)