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.
| 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.
| 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 EVitamin E | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +206.7% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.8 g
Fats:
49.24 g
Carbs:
16.13 g
Water:
6.5 g
Other:
2.33 g
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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.558 g
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 567kcal | 458kcal |
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| Protein | 25.8g | 9g |
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| Fats | 49.24g | 27.74g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.63g | 43.01g |
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| Carbs | 16.13g | 47.81g |
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| Magnesium | 168mg | 130mg |
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| Calcium | 92mg | 172mg |
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| Potassium | 705mg | 314mg |
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| Iron | 4.58mg | 1.6mg |
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| Sugar | 4.72g | 36.25g |
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| Fiber | 8.5g | 4.8g |
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| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.454mg |
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| Zinc | 3.27mg | 1.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 376mg | 258mg |
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| Sodium | 18mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 13.54mg |
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| Manganese | 1.934mg | 0.856mg |
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| Selenium | 7.2µg | 4.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.414mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 1.422mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 0.113mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.036mg |
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| Folate | 240µg | 73µg |
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| Choline | 52.5mg | 28.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.279g | 2.629g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 24.426g | 18.012g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 5.821g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.25mg |
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| Threonine | 0.883mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.907mg |
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| Leucine | 1.672mg |
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| Lysine | 0.926mg |
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| Methionine | 0.317mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg |
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| Valine | 1.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.652mg |
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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
75%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond paste contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
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.