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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% 2.3% 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 4.61mg 0.856mg 163%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.886g 5.821g 107%
Vitamin E 13.54mg 90%
Vitamin B1 0.867mg 0.082mg 65%
Fats 64.37g 27.74g 56%
Monounsaturated fat 32.611g 18.012g 36%
Vitamin B5 1.746mg 0.113mg 33%
Copper 0.738mg 0.454mg 32%
Zinc 4.31mg 1.48mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.131mg 0.414mg 22%
Saturated fat 7.038g 2.629g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.036mg 12%
Phosphorus 336mg 258mg 11%
Calcium 61mg 172mg 11%
Calories 657kcal 458kcal 10%
Magnesium 173mg 130mg 10%
Carbs 18.25g 47.81g 10%
Folate 40µg 73µg 8%
Selenium 8.1µg 4.2µg 7%
Protein 12.72g 9g 7%
Iron 2.12mg 1.6mg 7%
Fiber 6.4g 4.8g 6%
Choline 28.5mg 5%
Potassium 436mg 314mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.907mg 1.422mg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 11.85g 43.01g N/A
Sugar 36.25g N/A
Sodium 1mg 9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0%
Threonine 0.422mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0%
Leucine 1.027mg 0%
Lysine 0.497mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.713mg 0%
Valine 0.73mg 0%
Histidine 0.389mg 0%

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.