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Almonds vs. Pili nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between almonds and pili nuts?

  • Almonds are richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, copper, and potassium, yet pili nuts are richer in vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, and manganese.
  • Pili nuts' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 137% higher.
  • Almonds have 12 times more vitamin B2 than pili nuts. Almonds have 1.138mg of vitamin B2, while pili nuts have 0.093mg.
  • Almonds contain less saturated fat.

We used Nuts, almonds and Nuts, pilinuts, dried 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.
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 216% 44% 45% 132% 319% 81% 246% 0.39% 302% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.5%
~equal in Iron ~3.53mg
~equal in Copper ~0.958mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.97mg
~equal in Manganese ~2.313mg

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 2% 0.67% 0% 0% 228% 21% 9.7% 29% 27% 0% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +597.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +345.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.479mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
11% 80% 4% 3% 3%
Protein: 10.8 g
Fats: 79.55 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 2.77 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +441.5%
Contains more WaterWater +59.2%
Contains more FatsFats +59.3%
~equal in Other ~2.9g

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
41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 31.184 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 37.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.605 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Pili nuts DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Saturated fat 3.802g 31.184g 124%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.093mg 80%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.913mg 59%
Fiber 12.5g 50%
Fats 49.93g 79.55g 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 7.605g 31%
Protein 21.15g 10.8g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.519mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 37.229g 14%
Phosphorus 481mg 575mg 13%
Calcium 269mg 145mg 12%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Magnesium 270mg 302mg 8%
Copper 1.031mg 0.958mg 8%
Selenium 4.1µg 7%
Calories 579kcal 719kcal 7%
Potassium 733mg 507mg 7%
Carbs 21.55g 3.98g 6%
Manganese 2.179mg 2.313mg 6%
Folate 44µg 60µg 4%
Iron 3.71mg 3.53mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.115mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Zinc 3.12mg 2.97mg 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 3.98g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Sodium 1mg 3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.479mg 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.189mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.483mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0.369mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.395mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.497mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0.701mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0.255mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almonds Pili nuts
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
28%
Pili nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
139%
Pili nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pili nuts
Pili nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pili nuts
Pili nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pili nuts
Pili nuts is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 27.382g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pili nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170590/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.