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Almond paste vs. Watermelon seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Almond paste and Watermelon seeds

  • Almond paste has more Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Watermelon seeds are higher in Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Watermelon seeds covers your daily Magnesium needs 92% more than Almond paste.
  • Watermelon seeds contain 3 times less Calcium than Almond paste. Almond paste contains 172mg of Calcium, while Watermelon seeds contain 54mg.
  • Almond paste has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, almond paste and Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 368% 16% 57% 273% 229% 279% 324% 13% 211% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +296.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.4%
Contains more IronIron +355%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +591.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.6%

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.
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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 48% 33% 67% 21% 21% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +25.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +149.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
28% 47% 15% 5% 4%
Protein: 28.33 g
Fats: 47.37 g
Carbs: 15.31 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212.3%
Contains more WaterWater +178.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +214.8%
Contains more FatsFats +70.8%
Contains more OtherOther +187.6%

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
22% 16% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.779 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.407 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +143.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +382.6%

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 Watermelon seeds
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond paste Watermelon seeds Opinion
Calories 458kcal 557kcal Watermelon seeds
Protein 9g 28.33g Watermelon seeds
Fats 27.74g 47.37g Watermelon seeds
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Almond paste
Net carbs 43.01g 15.31g Almond paste
Carbs 47.81g 15.31g Almond paste
Magnesium 130mg 515mg Watermelon seeds
Calcium 172mg 54mg Almond paste
Potassium 314mg 648mg Watermelon seeds
Iron 1.6mg 7.28mg Watermelon seeds
Sugar 36.25g Watermelon seeds
Fiber 4.8g Almond paste
Copper 0.454mg 0.686mg Watermelon seeds
Zinc 1.48mg 10.24mg Watermelon seeds
Phosphorus 258mg 755mg Watermelon seeds
Sodium 9mg 99mg Almond paste
Vitamin E 13.54mg Almond paste
Manganese 0.856mg 1.614mg Watermelon seeds
Selenium 4.2µg Almond paste
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.19mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin B2 0.414mg 0.145mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 1.422mg 3.55mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin B5 0.113mg 0.346mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.089mg Watermelon seeds
Folate 73µg 58µg Almond paste
Choline 28.5mg Almond paste
Saturated Fat 2.629g 9.779g Almond paste
Monounsaturated Fat 18.012g 7.407g Almond paste
Polyunsaturated fat 5.821g 28.094g Watermelon seeds
Tryptophan 0.39mg Watermelon seeds
Threonine 1.112mg Watermelon seeds
Isoleucine 1.342mg Watermelon seeds
Leucine 2.149mg Watermelon seeds
Lysine 0.887mg Watermelon seeds
Methionine 0.834mg Watermelon seeds
Phenylalanine 2.031mg Watermelon seeds
Valine 1.556mg Watermelon seeds
Histidine 0.775mg Watermelon seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond paste Watermelon seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Almond paste
18%
Watermelon seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Almond paste
177%
Watermelon seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond paste
Almond paste contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.15g)
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 ($)
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. Watermelon seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169407/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.