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Peanut vs. Almond paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peanut and Almond paste different?

  • Peanut is richer in Copper, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, while Almond paste is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2.
  • Peanut covers your daily need of Copper 77% more than Almond paste.
  • Peanut contains 16 times more Vitamin B5 than Almond paste. Peanut contains 1.767mg of Vitamin B5, while Almond paste contains 0.113mg.

Peanuts, all types, raw and Nuts, almond paste types were used 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.
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
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 +29.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.5%
Contains more IronIron +186.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +152%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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.
Peanut
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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% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +680.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +748.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1463.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +866.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +228.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +206.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 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 +186.7%
Contains more FatsFats +77.5%
Contains more OtherOther +70.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +196.4%
Contains more WaterWater +116.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 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 +35.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +167.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Almond paste Opinion
Calories 567kcal 458kcal Peanut
Protein 25.8g 9g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 27.74g Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Almond paste
Net carbs 7.63g 43.01g Almond paste
Carbs 16.13g 47.81g Almond paste
Magnesium 168mg 130mg Peanut
Calcium 92mg 172mg Almond paste
Potassium 705mg 314mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 1.6mg Peanut
Sugar 4.72g 36.25g Peanut
Fiber 8.5g 4.8g Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.454mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 1.48mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 258mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 9mg Almond paste
Vitamin E 8.33mg 13.54mg Almond paste
Manganese 1.934mg 0.856mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 4.2µg Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.082mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.414mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 1.422mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.113mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.036mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 73µg Peanut
Choline 52.5mg 28.5mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 2.629g Almond paste
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 18.012g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 5.821g Peanut
Tryptophan 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Almond paste
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
75%
Peanut
38%
Almond paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
67%
Almond paste

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond paste
Almond paste contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond paste
Almond paste is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.