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Hickory nut vs. Almond paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hickory nut and Almond paste

  • Hickory nut are higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Almond paste is richer in Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Hickory nut' daily need coverage for Manganese is 163% higher.
  • Hickory nut have 15 times more Vitamin B5 than Almond paste. While Hickory nut have 1.746mg of Vitamin B5, Almond paste has only 0.113mg.
  • Almond paste has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, hickorynuts, dried and Nuts, almond paste.

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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 124% 18% 38% 80% 246% 118% 144% 0.13% 601% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 52% 28% 60% 151% 40% 111% 1.2% 112% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.9%
Contains more IronIron +32.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +191.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +438.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +182%

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 6.7% 7.9% 0% 0% 217% 30% 17% 105% 44% 0% 0% 30% 0%
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 0.33% 0% 271% 0% 21% 96% 27% 6.8% 8.3% 0% 0% 55% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +957.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1445.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 ProteinProtein +41.3%
Contains more FatsFats +132%
Contains more OtherOther +46.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162%
Contains more WaterWater +431.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 53% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.886 g
10% 68% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.821 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +81.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +276%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hickory nut Almond paste Opinion
Calories 657kcal 458kcal Hickory nut
Protein 12.72g 9g Hickory nut
Fats 64.37g 27.74g Hickory nut
Vitamin C 2mg 0.1mg Hickory nut
Net carbs 11.85g 43.01g Almond paste
Carbs 18.25g 47.81g Almond paste
Magnesium 173mg 130mg Hickory nut
Calcium 61mg 172mg Almond paste
Potassium 436mg 314mg Hickory nut
Iron 2.12mg 1.6mg Hickory nut
Sugar 36.25g Hickory nut
Fiber 6.4g 4.8g Hickory nut
Copper 0.738mg 0.454mg Hickory nut
Zinc 4.31mg 1.48mg Hickory nut
Phosphorus 336mg 258mg Hickory nut
Sodium 1mg 9mg Hickory nut
Vitamin A 131IU 0IU Hickory nut
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Hickory nut
Vitamin E 13.54mg Almond paste
Manganese 4.61mg 0.856mg Hickory nut
Selenium 8.1µg 4.2µg Hickory nut
Vitamin B1 0.867mg 0.082mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B2 0.131mg 0.414mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 0.907mg 1.422mg Almond paste
Vitamin B5 1.746mg 0.113mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.036mg Hickory nut
Folate 40µg 73µg Almond paste
Choline 28.5mg Almond paste
Saturated Fat 7.038g 2.629g Almond paste
Monounsaturated Fat 32.611g 18.012g Hickory nut
Polyunsaturated fat 21.886g 5.821g Hickory nut
Tryptophan 0.139mg Hickory nut
Threonine 0.422mg Hickory nut
Isoleucine 0.576mg Hickory nut
Leucine 1.027mg Hickory nut
Lysine 0.497mg Hickory nut
Methionine 0.3mg Hickory nut
Phenylalanine 0.713mg Hickory nut
Valine 0.73mg Hickory nut
Histidine 0.389mg Hickory nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hickory nut Almond paste
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Hickory nut
38%
Almond paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Hickory nut
67%
Almond paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.409g)
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 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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.