Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Almond paste VS Roasted Cashews

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Almond paste	8%	52%	40%
Roasted Cashews	10%	68%	22%

Macro Nutrients

	Almond paste	Roasted Cashews	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	71.6% 2077kcal	89.8% 2604kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	130% 126g	217% 210g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	37.3% 12g	130% 41.5g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	56.4% 0.9g	45.6% 0.73g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	149% 25.3g	204% 34.7g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	167% 217g	114% 148g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	227% 164g	31.3% 22.7g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	57.3% 21.8g	36% 13.6g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	73% 41g	124% 69.4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Almond paste	Roasted Cashews	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	31% 0.37mg	75.6% 0.91mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	144% 1.88mg	69.8% 0.91mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	40.3% 6.45mg	39.7% 6.35mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	10.3% 0.51mg	111% 5.53mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	12.6% 0.16mg	89.3% 1.16mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	82.8% 331μg	78.2% 313μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0.5% 0.45mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	409% 61.4mg	28% 4.17mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	131% 157μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Almond paste	Roasted Cashews	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	78% 780mg	20.4% 204mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	229% 2.06mg	1119% 10mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	91% 7.26mg	340% 27.2mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	140% 590mg	281% 1179mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	169% 3.9mg	163% 3.75mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	167% 1170mg	318% 2223mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	42% 1424mg	75.4% 2563mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	34.6% 19μg	96% 53μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.72% 41mg	4.84% 72.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	61% 6.7mg	231% 25.4mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.73% 64g	0.21% 7.7g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Almond paste VS Roasted Cashews per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Almond paste versus 1 lb of Roasted Cashews to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Almond paste vs Roasted Cashews:

• 1 pound of Almond paste has 2.1 times more Vitamin B2 and 14.7 times more Vitamin E than Roasted Cashews.
• While 1 lb of Dry Roasted Cashew Nuts contains 2.4 times more Vitamin B1, 10.8 times more Vitamin B5, 7.1 times more Vitamin B6 and more Vitamin K than Almond paste.
• Both Almond paste and Roasted Cashews provide similar amounts of Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B9 per one pound.
• 1 pound of Almond paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin K
• Both Almond paste as well as Dry Roasted Cashew Nuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Almond paste vs Roasted Cashews:

• 1 pound of Almond paste has 3.8 times more Calcium than Roasted Cashews.
• While 1 lb of Dry Roasted Cashew Nuts contains 4.9 times more Copper, 3.8 times more Iron, 2 times more Magnesium, 1.9 times more Phosphorus, 1.8 times more Potassium, 2.8 times more Selenium and 3.8 times more Zinc than Almond paste.
• Both Almond paste and Roasted Cashews contain similar levels of Manganese per one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Almond paste has 1.2 times more Omega 3, 1.5 times more Carbohydrate, 7.2 times more Sugars and 1.6 times more Fiber than Roasted Cashews.
• While 1 lb of Dry Roasted Cashew Nuts contains 1.3 times more Energy, 1.7 times more Fat, 3.5 times more Saturated Fat, 1.4 times more Omega 6 and 1.7 times more Protein than Almond paste.