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Beechnuts vs. Almond paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beechnuts and Almond paste different?

  • Beechnuts are richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, while Almond paste is higher in Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Beechnuts covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 50% more than Almond paste.
  • Beechnuts contain 155 times more Vitamin C than Almond paste. Beechnuts contain 15.5mg of Vitamin C, while Almond paste contains 0.1mg.

Nuts, beechnuts, dried and Nuts, almond paste types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +223.9%
Contains more Copper +47.6%
Contains more Manganese +56.7%
Contains more Calcium +17100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Zinc +311.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 93% 0% 0% 90% 5% 10% 224% 175% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 60% 93% 111% 28% 2% 41% 152% 112% 23%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +223.9%
Contains more Copper +47.6%
Contains more Manganese +56.7%
Contains more Calcium +17100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Zinc +311.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +15400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +718.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1800%
Contains more Folate +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 52% 76% 86% 17% 56% 158% 85% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 271% 0% 1% 21% 96% 27% 7% 9% 55% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +15400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +718.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1800%
Contains more Folate +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +80.2%
Contains more Other +170.1%
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Carbs +42.7%
Contains more Water +113.3%
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 g
9% 28% 48% 14%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 27.74 g
Carbs: 47.81 g
Water: 14.08 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Fats +80.2%
Contains more Other +170.1%
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Carbs +42.7%
Contains more Water +113.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%
12% 46% 42%
Saturated Fat: 5.719 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 20.089 g
10% 68% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.821 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beechnuts Almond paste Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 43.01g Almond paste
Protein 6.2g 9g Almond paste
Fats 50g 27.74g Beechnuts
Carbs 33.5g 47.81g Almond paste
Calories 576kcal 458kcal Beechnuts
Sugar 36.25g Beechnuts
Fiber 4.8g Almond paste
Calcium 1mg 172mg Almond paste
Iron 2.46mg 1.6mg Beechnuts
Magnesium 0mg 130mg Almond paste
Phosphorus 0mg 258mg Almond paste
Potassium 1017mg 314mg Beechnuts
Sodium 38mg 9mg Almond paste
Zinc 0.36mg 1.48mg Almond paste
Copper 0.67mg 0.454mg Beechnuts
Manganese 1.341mg 0.856mg Beechnuts
Selenium 4.2µg Almond paste
Vitamin E 13.54mg Almond paste
Vitamin C 15.5mg 0.1mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B1 0.304mg 0.082mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B2 0.371mg 0.414mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 0.877mg 1.422mg Almond paste
Vitamin B5 0.925mg 0.113mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B6 0.684mg 0.036mg Beechnuts
Folate 113µg 73µg Beechnuts
Tryptophan 0.069mg Beechnuts
Threonine 0.221mg Beechnuts
Isoleucine 0.245mg Beechnuts
Leucine 0.367mg Beechnuts
Lysine 0.367mg Beechnuts
Methionine 0.146mg Beechnuts
Phenylalanine 0.262mg Beechnuts
Valine 0.346mg Beechnuts
Histidine 0.172mg Beechnuts
Saturated Fat 5.719g 2.629g Almond paste
Monounsaturated Fat 21.892g 18.012g Beechnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 20.089g 5.821g Beechnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beechnuts Almond paste
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
44%
Beechnuts
40%
Almond paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Beechnuts
67%
Almond paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond paste
Almond paste contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.09g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/nutrients
  2. Almond paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170160/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.