Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Almond paste VS Dried European Chestnuts

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Almond paste	8%	52%	40%
Dried European Chestnuts	7%	11%	82%

Macro Nutrients

	Almond paste	Dried European Chestnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	71.6% 2077kcal	58.5% 1696kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	130% 126g	21% 20g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	37.3% 12g	12% 3.8g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	56.4% 0.9g	53.3% 0.85g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	149% 25.3g	42% 7.12g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	167% 217g	270% 351g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	227% 164g	NA	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	140% 53g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	73% 41g	51.8% 29g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Almond paste	Dried European Chestnuts	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	112% 1.34mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	144% 1.88mg	126% 1.63mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	40.3% 6.45mg	24% 3.86mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	10.3% 0.51mg	81.4% 4.07mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	12.6% 0.16mg	231% 3mg	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	124% 494μg	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	75.6% 68mg	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	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Almond paste	Dried European Chestnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	78% 780mg	30.4% 304mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	229% 2.06mg	328% 2.95mg	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	135% 10.8mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	140% 590mg	80% 336mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	169% 3.9mg	256% 5.9mg	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	113% 794mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	42% 1424mg	132% 4472mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	34.6% 19μg	15% 8.16μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.72% 41mg	11% 168mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	61% 6.7mg	14.4% 1.6mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.73% 64g	1.16% 43g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Almond paste VS Dried European Chestnuts per 1 lb

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Almond paste vs Dried European Chestnuts:

• 1 pound of Almond paste has 1.7 times more Vitamin B3 than Dried European Chestnuts.
• While 1 lb of Dried European Chestnuts contains 3.6 times more Vitamin B1, 7.9 times more Vitamin B5, 18.4 times more Vitamin B6, 1.5 times more Vitamin B9 and 150 times more Vitamin C than Almond paste.
• Both Almond paste and Dried European Chestnuts provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 per one pound.
• 1 pound of Almond paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Almond paste as well as Dried European Chestnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Almond paste vs Dried European Chestnuts:

• 1 pound of Almond paste has 2.6 times more Calcium, 1.8 times more Magnesium, 1.5 times more Phosphorus, 2.3 times more Selenium and 4.2 times more Zinc than Dried European Chestnuts.
• While 1 lb of Dried European Chestnuts contains 1.4 times more Copper, 1.5 times more Iron, 1.5 times more Manganese, 3.1 times more Potassium and 4.1 times more Sodium than Almond paste.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Almond paste has 1.2 times more Energy, 6.2 times more Fat, 3.1 times more Saturated Fat, 3.6 times more Omega 6 and 1.4 times more Protein than Dried European Chestnuts.
• While 1 lb of Dried European Chestnuts contains 1.6 times more Carbohydrate and 2.4 times more Fiber than Almond paste.
• Both Almond paste and Dried European Chestnuts offer comparable quantities of Omega 3 per one pound.