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Honey vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Honey and Almond?

  • Almond is richer than Honey in Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Iron, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Almond's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 171% more.

We used Honey and Nuts, almonds types 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.
Honey
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.8% 4.6% 16% 12% 6% 1.7% 0.52% 10% 4.4%
Almond
10
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4383.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1309.6%
Contains more IronIron +783.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2763.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1318.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11925%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2623.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +412.5%

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.
Honey
1
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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.8% 2.3% 4.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 1.5% 1.2%
Almond
9
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2894.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2890.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +592.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +470.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2100%
Contains more CholineCholine +2268.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
2
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Almond
3
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +282.4%
Contains more WaterWater +287.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6950%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1380%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
4
44% 50% 2% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 35.75 g
Fructose: 40.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.44 g
Galactose: 3.1 g
Almond
2
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +20929.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +37118.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +3500%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +4328.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +343.8%
~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.
Honey Almond
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Honey Almond Opinion
Calories 304kcal 579kcal Almond
Protein 0.3g 21.15g Almond
Fats 0g 49.93g Almond
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Honey
Net carbs 82.2g 9.05g Honey
Carbs 82.4g 21.55g Honey
Magnesium 2mg 270mg Almond
Calcium 6mg 269mg Almond
Potassium 52mg 733mg Almond
Iron 0.42mg 3.71mg Almond
Sugar 82.12g 4.35g Almond
Fiber 0.2g 12.5g Almond
Copper 0.036mg 1.031mg Almond
Zinc 0.22mg 3.12mg Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Phosphorus 4mg 481mg Almond
Sodium 4mg 1mg Almond
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Almond
Vitamin E 0mg 25.63mg Almond
Manganese 0.08mg 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 0.8µg 4.1µg Almond
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.205mg Almond
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 0.121mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.471mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.137mg Almond
Folate 2µg 44µg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Honey
Choline 2.2mg 52.1mg Almond
Saturated Fat 0g 3.802g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 12.329g Almond
Tryptophan 0.004mg 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.004mg 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 0.01mg 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.008mg 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.001mg 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.009mg 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.001mg 0.539mg Almond
Fructose 40.94g 0.11g Honey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Honey Almond
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
2%
Honey
78%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Honey
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.802g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond
Almond is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond
Almond is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond 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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.