Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Almond paste VS Baby Carrots

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Almond paste	8%	52%	40%
Baby Carrots	7%	3%	90%

Macro Nutrients

	Almond paste	Baby Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	22.4% 649kcal	1.7% 49.6kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	40.5% 39.3g	0.19% 0.18g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	11.6% 3.73g	0.1% 0.033g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	17.6% 0.28g	0.71% 0.011g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	46.5% 7.9g	0.48% 0.081g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	52% 67.8g	9% 11.7g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	71% 51.4g	9.3% 6.75g	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	1.96% 1.4g	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	% 1.47g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 3.86g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	18% 6.8g	11% 4.1g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	22.8% 12.8g	1.6% 0.91g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Almond paste	Baby Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	109% 978μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	9.7% 0.12mg	3.54% 0.043mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	45% 0.59mg	3.93% 0.051mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	12.6% 2mg	4.93% 0.79mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.2% 0.16mg	11.4% 0.57mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	3.93% 0.051mg	11.4% 0.15mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	11.3% 3.4μg	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	26% 103μg	9.57% 38.3μg	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	0.16% 0.14mg	4.1% 3.7mg	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	128% 19mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	11% 13.3μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Almond paste	Baby Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	24.4% 244mg	4.54% 45.4mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	71.5% 0.64mg	15.7% 0.14mg	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	28.3% 2.27mg	15.8% 1.26mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	44% 184mg	3.37% 14mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	52.8% 1.2mg	9.3% 0.21mg	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	52.2% 366mg	5.67% 39.7mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	13% 445mg	9.9% 336mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	11% 5.95μg	2.3% 1.28μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.85% 12.8mg	7.37% 111mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	19% 2.1mg	2.2% 0.24mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.54% 20g	3.46% 128g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Almond paste VS Baby Carrots per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Almond paste versus 5 oz of Baby Carrots to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Almond paste vs Baby Carrots:

• 5 ounces of Almond paste have 2.7 times more Vitamin B1, 11.5 times more Vitamin B2, 2.6 times more Vitamin B3 and 2.7 times more Vitamin B9 than Baby Carrots.
• While 5 oz of Raw Baby Carrots contain more Vitamin A, 3.5 times more Vitamin B5, 2.9 times more Vitamin B6, 26 times more Vitamin C and more Vitamin K than Almond paste.
• 5 ounces of Almond paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K
• Both Almond paste as well as Raw Baby Carrots have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Almond paste vs Baby Carrots:

• 5 ounces of Almond paste have 5.4 times more Calcium, 4.5 times more Copper, 1.8 times more Iron, 13 times more Magnesium, 5.7 times more Manganese, 9.2 times more Phosphorus, 1.3 times more Potassium, 4.7 times more Selenium and 8.7 times more Zinc than Baby Carrots.
• While 5 oz of Raw Baby Carrots contain 8.7 times more Sodium and 6.4 times more Water than Almond paste.
• 5 ounces of Baby Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Almond paste have 13.1 times more Energy, 213.4 times more Fat, 114.3 times more Saturated Fat, 24.9 times more Omega 3, 97.8 times more Omega 6, 5.8 times more Carbohydrate, 7.6 times more Sugars, 1.7 times more Fiber and 14.1 times more Protein than Baby Carrots.
• 5 ounces of Baby Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein