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Almonds vs. Hickory nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between almonds and hickory nut

  • Almonds are higher in vitamin B2, copper, fiber, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, hickory nut are richer in manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
  • Hickory nut' daily need coverage for manganese is 106% higher.
  • Almonds have 9 times more vitamin B2 than hickory nut. While almonds have 1.138mg of vitamin B2, hickory nut have only 0.131mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds and Nuts, hickorynuts, 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 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 124% 18% 38% 80% 246% 118% 144% 0.13% 601% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +341%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.1%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.6%
~equal in Sodium ~1mg

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 6.7% 2.3% 0% 0% 217% 30% 17% 105% 44% 0% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +768.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +298.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~40µg

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
13% 64% 18% 3% 2%
Protein: 12.72 g
Fats: 64.37 g
Carbs: 18.25 g
Water: 2.65 g
Other: 2.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.1%
Contains more WaterWater +66.4%
Contains more OtherOther +47.3%
Contains more FatsFats +28.9%

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
11% 53% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.886 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~32.611g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Hickory nut DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Manganese 2.179mg 4.61mg 106%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.131mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 21.886g 64%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.867mg 55%
Copper 1.031mg 0.738mg 33%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 1.746mg 26%
Fiber 12.5g 6.4g 24%
Magnesium 270mg 173mg 23%
Fats 49.93g 64.37g 22%
Calcium 269mg 61mg 21%
Phosphorus 481mg 336mg 21%
Iron 3.71mg 2.12mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.907mg 17%
Protein 21.15g 12.72g 17%
Saturated fat 3.802g 7.038g 15%
Zinc 3.12mg 4.31mg 11%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Potassium 733mg 436mg 9%
Selenium 4.1µg 8.1µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.192mg 4%
Calories 579kcal 657kcal 4%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 32.611g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Folate 44µg 40µg 1%
Carbs 21.55g 18.25g 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 11.85g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Sodium 1mg 1mg 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.139mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0.422mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.576mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 1.027mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0.497mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.713mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0.73mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0.389mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 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 Hickory nut
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
35%
Hickory nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
141%
Hickory nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.236g)
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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.