Nuts, acorns, dried vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between nuts, acorns, dried and almonds
- Nuts, acorns, dried has more vitamin B6 and folate; however, almonds are richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron, copper, zinc, and calcium.
- Almonds cover your daily vitamin B2 needs 76% more than nuts, acorns, dried.
- Almonds have 5 times less vitamin B6 than nuts, acorns, dried. Nuts, acorns, dried has 0.695mg of vitamin B6, while almonds have 0.137mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, acorns, dried and Nuts, almonds.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +229.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +398.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +256.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +365.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +367% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +99.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +407.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +161.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +639% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.1 g
Fats:
31.41 g
Carbs:
53.66 g
Water:
5.06 g
Other:
1.77 g
Protein:
21.15 g
Fats:
49.93 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
4.41 g
Other:
2.96 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +149% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +161.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +59% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.084 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
19.896 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.052 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.329 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +58.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +103.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.802g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 25.63mg | 171% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 1.138mg | 76% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 481mg | 54% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 50% | |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 270mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.695mg | 0.137mg | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.052g | 12.329g | 42% |
| Manganese | 1.363mg | 2.179mg | 35% |
| Iron | 1.04mg | 3.71mg | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 19.896g | 31.551g | 29% |
| Fats | 31.41g | 49.93g | 28% |
| Protein | 8.1g | 21.15g | 26% |
| Copper | 0.818mg | 1.031mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.67mg | 3.12mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 269mg | 22% |
| Folate | 115µg | 44µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 53.66g | 21.55g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.94mg | 0.471mg | 9% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.406mg | 3.618mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.149mg | 0.205mg | 5% |
| Calories | 509kcal | 579kcal | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 4.084g | 3.802g | 1% |
| Potassium | 709mg | 733mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.66g | 9.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.35g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.72g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.098mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.601mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.376mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.644mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.505mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.136mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.354mg | 1.132mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.455mg | 0.855mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.224mg | 0.539mg | 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?
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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
32%
78%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
142%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nuts, acorns, dried is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nuts, acorns, dried contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nuts, acorns, dried is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Nuts, acorns, dried is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.282g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)