Pecan vs. Almond paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pecan and almond paste
- Pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, fiber, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6, while almond paste has more vitamin E and vitamin B2.
- Pecan covers your daily need for manganese, 158% more than almond paste.
- Pecan contains 8 times more vitamin B1 than almond paste. While pecan contains 0.66mg of vitamin B1, almond paste contains only 0.082mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in almond paste is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pecans and Nuts, almond paste.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +30.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +164.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +206.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +425.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +704.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +663.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +483.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +867.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +218.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +231.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
27.74 g
Carbs:
47.81 g
Water:
14.08 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +159.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +244.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +300% |
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Protein
~9g
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Other
~1.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 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 | +126.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +271.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 0.856mg | 158% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 5.821g | 105% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.454mg | 83% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 13.54mg | 81% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 27.74g | 68% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 18.012g | 57% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.082mg | 48% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 1.48mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.414mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 4.8g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 2.629g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.113mg | 15% |
| Folate | 22µg | 73µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.036mg | 13% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 458kcal | 12% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 1.6mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 47.81g | 11% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 172mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 258mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 314mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 130mg | 2% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 28.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 1.422mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 4.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 43.01g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 36.25g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% |
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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
31%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.551g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond paste is cheaper (difference - $3)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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