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Nuts, walnuts, black, dried vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nuts, walnuts, black, dried and Almond

  • Nuts, walnuts, black, dried has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, however, Almond is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Fiber, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Almond covers your daily Vitamin E needs 157% more than Nuts, walnuts, black, dried.
  • Almond contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Nuts, walnuts, black, dried. Nuts, walnuts, black, dried contains 0.583mg of Vitamin B6, while Almond contains 0.137mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, walnuts, black, 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 more Copper +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +78.8%
Contains more Selenium +314.6%
Contains more Calcium +341%
Contains more Iron +18.9%
Contains more Magnesium +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 481
Equal in Zinc - 3.12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 117% 144% 220% 47% 1% 92% 454% 509% 93%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Copper +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +78.8%
Contains more Selenium +314.6%
Contains more Calcium +341%
Contains more Iron +18.9%
Contains more Magnesium +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 481
Equal in Zinc - 3.12

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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Almond
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +775.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669.8%
Contains more Folate +41.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 42% 0% 6% 15% 30% 9% 100% 135% 24% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +775.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669.8%
Contains more Folate +41.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Fats +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +124.9%
Contains more Other +19.8%
Equal in Water - 4.41
24% 59% 10% 5% 2%
Protein: 24.06 g
Fats: 59.33 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 4.56 g
Other: 2.47 g
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 Protein +13.8%
Contains more Fats +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +124.9%
Contains more Other +19.8%
Equal in Water - 4.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.802
6% 28% 66%
Saturated Fat: 3.483 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.442 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.437 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.802

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +200%
Contains more Sucrose +295%
Contains more Glucose +240%
Contains more Fructose +120%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
18% 75% 4% 4%
Starch: 0.24 g
Sucrose: 1 g
Glucose: 0.05 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Starch +200%
Contains more Sucrose +295%
Contains more Glucose +240%
Contains more Fructose +120%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nuts, walnuts, black, dried Almond Opinion
Net carbs 2.78g 9.05g Almond
Protein 24.06g 21.15g Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Fats 59.33g 49.93g Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Carbs 9.58g 21.55g Almond
Calories 619kcal 579kcal Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Starch 0.24g 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.05g 0.11g Almond
Sugar 1.1g 4.35g Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Fiber 6.8g 12.5g Almond
Calcium 61mg 269mg Almond
Iron 3.12mg 3.71mg Almond
Magnesium 201mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 513mg 481mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Potassium 523mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 2mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 3.37mg 3.12mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Copper 1.36mg 1.031mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Manganese 3.896mg 2.179mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Selenium 17µg 4.1µg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Vitamin A 40IU 2IU Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Vitamin E 2.08mg 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.205mg Almond
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 1.66mg 0.471mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Vitamin B6 0.583mg 0.137mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Folate 31µg 44µg Almond
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0µg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Tryptophan 0.318mg 0.211mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Threonine 0.721mg 0.601mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Isoleucine 0.966mg 0.751mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Leucine 1.684mg 1.473mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Lysine 0.713mg 0.568mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Methionine 0.467mg 0.157mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Phenylalanine 1.094mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 1.271mg 0.855mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Histidine 0.672mg 0.539mg Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Trans Fat 0.015g Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Saturated Fat 3.483g 3.802g Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Monounsaturated Fat 15.442g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 36.437g 12.329g Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 33.76g 12.32g Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Omega-3 - ALA 2.677g 0.003g Nuts, walnuts, black, dried

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried Almond
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
31%
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
169%
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried
Nuts, walnuts, black, dried is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nuts, walnuts, black, dried - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170186/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.