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Watermelon seeds vs. Almond paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Watermelon seeds and Almond paste

  • Watermelon seeds have more Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B3, however, Almond paste is higher in Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Watermelon seeds covers your daily Magnesium needs 92% more than Almond paste.
  • Almond paste contains 7 times less Zinc than Watermelon seeds. Watermelon seeds contain 10.24mg of Zinc, while Almond paste contains 1.48mg.
  • Almond paste has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried 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 Iron +355%
Contains more Magnesium +296.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.6%
Contains more Potassium +106.4%
Contains more Zinc +591.9%
Contains more Copper +51.1%
Contains more Manganese +88.6%
Contains more Calcium +218.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 273% 368% 324% 58% 13% 280% 229% 211% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 60% 93% 111% 28% 2% 41% 152% 112% 23%
Contains more Iron +355%
Contains more Magnesium +296.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.6%
Contains more Potassium +106.4%
Contains more Zinc +591.9%
Contains more Copper +51.1%
Contains more Manganese +88.6%
Contains more Calcium +218.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.5%
Contains more Folate +25.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 48% 34% 67% 21% 21% 44% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 271% 0% 1% 21% 96% 27% 7% 9% 55% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.5%
Contains more Folate +25.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +214.8%
Contains more Fats +70.8%
Contains more Other +187.6%
Contains more Carbs +212.3%
Contains more Water +178.8%
28% 47% 15% 5% 4%
Protein: 28.33 g
Fats: 47.37 g
Carbs: 15.31 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 3.94 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 Protein +214.8%
Contains more Fats +70.8%
Contains more Other +187.6%
Contains more Carbs +212.3%
Contains more Water +178.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.2%
22% 16% 62%
Saturated Fat: 9.779 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.407 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.094 g
10% 68% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.821 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon seeds Almond paste Opinion
Net carbs 15.31g 43.01g Almond paste
Protein 28.33g 9g Watermelon seeds
Fats 47.37g 27.74g Watermelon seeds
Carbs 15.31g 47.81g Almond paste
Calories 557kcal 458kcal Watermelon seeds
Sugar 36.25g Watermelon seeds
Fiber 4.8g Almond paste
Calcium 54mg 172mg Almond paste
Iron 7.28mg 1.6mg Watermelon seeds
Magnesium 515mg 130mg Watermelon seeds
Phosphorus 755mg 258mg Watermelon seeds
Potassium 648mg 314mg Watermelon seeds
Sodium 99mg 9mg Almond paste
Zinc 10.24mg 1.48mg Watermelon seeds
Copper 0.686mg 0.454mg Watermelon seeds
Manganese 1.614mg 0.856mg Watermelon seeds
Selenium 4.2µg Almond paste
Vitamin E 13.54mg Almond paste
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Almond paste
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.082mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin B2 0.145mg 0.414mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 3.55mg 1.422mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.113mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin B6 0.089mg 0.036mg Watermelon seeds
Folate 58µg 73µg Almond paste
Tryptophan 0.39mg Watermelon seeds
Threonine 1.112mg Watermelon seeds
Isoleucine 1.342mg Watermelon seeds
Leucine 2.149mg Watermelon seeds
Lysine 0.887mg Watermelon seeds
Methionine 0.834mg Watermelon seeds
Phenylalanine 2.031mg Watermelon seeds
Valine 1.556mg Watermelon seeds
Histidine 0.775mg Watermelon seeds
Saturated Fat 9.779g 2.629g Almond paste
Monounsaturated Fat 7.407g 18.012g Almond paste
Polyunsaturated fat 28.094g 5.821g Watermelon seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watermelon seeds Almond paste
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Watermelon seeds
40%
Almond paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
177%
Watermelon seeds
67%
Almond paste

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond paste
Almond paste contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.15g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Watermelon seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169407/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.