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Almonds vs. Winged bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between almonds and winged bean

  • Almonds have more vitamin B2, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc; however, winged bean is richer in copper and vitamin B1.
  • Almonds cover your daily vitamin B2 needs 76% more than winged bean.
  • Winged bean has 17 times less saturated fat than almonds. Almonds have 3.802g of saturated fat, while winged bean has 0.222g.
  • Winged bean has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of winged bean is 32, while the glycemic index of almonds is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds and Winged bean tuber, raw.

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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 17% 9% 52% 75% 462% 38% 19% 4.6% 69% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1025%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +796.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.1%
Contains more IronIron +85.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +968.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +309.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +485.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.4%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 34% 31% 7% 17% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +663.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +306%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
12% 28% 57% 2%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 28.1 g
Water: 57.4 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5447.8%
Contains more OtherOther +48%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1201.6%

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
35% 37% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.222 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.174 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13383.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6985.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Winged bean DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.174g 81%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 0.234g 78%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.149mg 76%
Fats 49.93g 0.9g 75%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.532mg 72%
Phosphorus 481mg 45mg 62%
Magnesium 270mg 24mg 59%
Fiber 12.5g 50%
Copper 1.031mg 1.386mg 39%
Calcium 269mg 30mg 24%
Calories 579kcal 148kcal 22%
Iron 3.71mg 2mg 21%
Protein 21.15g 11.6g 19%
Zinc 3.12mg 1.39mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.802g 0.222g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.379mg 15%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.64mg 12%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.116mg 7%
Selenium 4.1µg 0.7µg 6%
Folate 44µg 19µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.075mg 5%
Potassium 733mg 586mg 4%
Carbs 21.55g 28.1g 2%
Sodium 1mg 35mg 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 28.1g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.252mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0.451mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.425mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0.64mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0.592mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.143mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0.599mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0.241mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Almonds Winged bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
15%
Winged bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
75%
Winged bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Winged bean
Winged bean is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Winged bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170070/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.