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Almonds vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between almonds and dried fruit

  • Almonds have more vitamin E, manganese, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, calcium, and fiber, while dried fruit has more vitamin A.
  • Almonds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 142% more than dried fruit.
  • Almonds contain 15 times more vitamin B2 than dried fruit. While almonds contain 1.138mg of vitamin B2, dried fruit contains only 0.074mg.
  • Almonds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of almonds is 0, while the glycemic index of dried fruit is 31.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, almonds and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.

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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 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +743.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +389.1%
Contains more IronIron +39.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +200.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +577.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +827.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.5%

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.
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% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
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 3.3% 60% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +491.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1437.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
Contains more CholineCholine +274.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.516mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.143mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +523.9%
Contains more FatsFats +9690.2%
Contains more OtherOther +15.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +190.7%
Contains more WaterWater +600.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
10% 45% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42536.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16560.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
15% 61% 23%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 7.89 g
Glucose: 33.08 g
Fructose: 12.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +105.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +99.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +19358.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +11236.4%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almonds Dried fruit
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Dried fruit DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 4.33mg 142%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.235mg 85%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.074mg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.074g 82%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 0.074g 79%
Fats 49.93g 0.51g 76%
Copper 1.031mg 0.343mg 76%
Phosphorus 481mg 71mg 59%
Magnesium 270mg 32mg 57%
Protein 21.15g 3.39g 36%
Zinc 3.12mg 0.39mg 25%
Fiber 12.5g 7.3g 21%
Calcium 269mg 55mg 21%
Vitamin A 0µg 180µg 20%
Saturated fat 3.802g 0.017g 17%
Calories 579kcal 241kcal 17%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.015mg 16%
Fructose 0.11g 12.47g 15%
Carbs 21.55g 62.64g 14%
Iron 3.71mg 2.66mg 13%
Potassium 733mg 1162mg 13%
Folate 44µg 10µg 9%
Choline 52.1mg 13.9mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 2.589mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 3.1µg 3%
Selenium 4.1µg 2.2µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.516mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 55.34g N/A
Sugar 4.35g 53.44g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0.35g 0%
Sodium 1mg 10mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.143mg 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.016mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0.078mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0.047mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Dried fruit
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
78%
Almonds
24%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.785g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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