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Almonds vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Almonds and Mayonnaise?

  • Almonds are richer in Vitamin E, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, and Iron, yet Mayonnaise is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Almonds' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 149% higher.
  • Almonds contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, almonds and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular 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.
Almonds
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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 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3262.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3565%
Contains more IronIron +1666.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +5326.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1980%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2190.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31028.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.3%

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% 0.12% 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 0% 3.9% 66% 6% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +681.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5889.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1612.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +780%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2103.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3680.7%
Contains more OtherOther +50.3%
Contains more FatsFats +49.9%
Contains more WaterWater +390.9%

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
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +87.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +262.5%

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
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +722.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +325%
Contains more FructoseFructose +120%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~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 Mayonnaise
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Mayonnaise Opinion
Calories 579kcal 680kcal Mayonnaise
Protein 21.15g 0.96g Almonds
Fats 49.93g 74.85g Mayonnaise
Net carbs 9.05g 0.57g Almonds
Carbs 21.55g 0.57g Almonds
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Almonds
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Mayonnaise
Magnesium 270mg 1mg Almonds
Calcium 269mg 8mg Almonds
Potassium 733mg 20mg Almonds
Iron 3.71mg 0.21mg Almonds
Sugar 4.35g 0.57g Mayonnaise
Fiber 12.5g 0g Almonds
Copper 1.031mg 0.019mg Almonds
Zinc 3.12mg 0.15mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 481mg 21mg Almonds
Sodium 1mg 635mg Almonds
Vitamin A 2IU 65IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 25.63mg 3.28mg Almonds
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Manganese 2.179mg 0.007mg Almonds
Selenium 4.1µg 2.3µg Almonds
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.01mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.019mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.172mg Almonds
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.008mg Almonds
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 0µg 163µg Mayonnaise
Folate 44µg 5µg Almonds
Trans Fat 0.015g 0.187g Almonds
Choline 52.1mg 34.2mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 3.802g 11.703g Almonds
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 16.843g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.017mg Almonds
Threonine 0.601mg 0.055mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.065mg Almonds
Leucine 1.473mg 0.095mg Almonds
Lysine 0.568mg 0.072mg Almonds
Methionine 0.157mg 0.035mg Almonds
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.057mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg 0.074mg Almonds
Histidine 0.539mg 0.026mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g 0.05g Almonds
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g 38.942g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Mayonnaise
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
41%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 634mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.901g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/nutrients

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

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