Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Blanched Almonds VS Whole Roasted Squash Seeds

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Blanched Almonds	14%	75%	11%
Whole Roasted Squash Seeds	16%	38%	46%

Macro Nutrients

	Blanched Almonds	Whole Roasted Squash Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	29% 836kcal	21.8% 632kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	76.7% 74.4g	28.3% 27.5g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	17.5% 5.6g	16.3% 5.2g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.35% 0.006g	6.82% 0.11g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	103% 17.5g	73% 12.4g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	20.4% 26.5g	58.6% 76g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	9.05% 6.56g	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	0% 0g	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	% 0.043g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 6.32g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	37% 14g	68.6% 26g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	54% 30.3g	47% 26.3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Blanched Almonds	Whole Roasted Squash Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0.47% 4.25μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	22.6% 0.27mg	4% 0.048mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	77.5% 1mg	5.67% 0.074mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	31% 4.96mg	2.53% 0.41mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	8.9% 0.45mg	1.6% 0.079mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	12.5% 0.16mg	4.03% 0.052mg	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	17.4% 69.5μg	3.2% 12.8μg	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% 0mg	0.47% 0.43mg	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	224% 33.7mg	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

	Blanched Almonds	Whole Roasted Squash Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	33.5% 335mg	7.8% 78mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	162% 1.46mg	109% 0.98mg	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	58% 4.65mg	58.6% 4.7mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	90% 380mg	88.4% 371mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	113% 2.6mg	30.6% 0.7mg	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	97% 682mg	18.6% 130mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	27.5% 934mg	38.3% 1303mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	8.25% 4.54μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.8% 27mg	1.7% 25.5mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	38.3% 4.2mg	133% 14.6mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.17% 6.4g	0.17% 6.38g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Blanched Almonds VS Whole Roasted Squash Seeds per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Blanched Almonds versus 5 oz of Whole Roasted Squash Seeds to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Blanched Almonds vs Whole Roasted Squash Seeds:

• 5 ounces of Blanched Almonds have 5.6 times more Vitamin B1, 13.7 times more Vitamin B2, 12.2 times more Vitamin B3, 5.6 times more Vitamin B5, 3.1 times more Vitamin B6 and 5.4 times more Vitamin B9 than Whole Roasted Squash Seeds.
• 5 ounces of Whole Roasted Squash Seeds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B5
• Both Blanched Almonds as well as Roasted Whole Pumpkin And Squash Seeds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Blanched Almonds vs Whole Roasted Squash Seeds:

• 5 ounces of Blanched Almonds have 4.3 times more Calcium, 1.5 times more Copper, 3.7 times more Manganese and 5.2 times more Phosphorus than Whole Roasted Squash Seeds.
• While 5 oz of Roasted Whole Pumpkin And Squash Seeds contain 1.4 times more Potassium and 3.5 times more Zinc than Blanched Almonds.
• Both Blanched Almonds and Whole Roasted Squash Seeds contain similar levels of Iron and Magnesium per five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Blanched Almonds have 1.3 times more Energy, 2.7 times more Fat and 1.4 times more Omega 6 than Whole Roasted Squash Seeds.
• While 5 oz of Roasted Whole Pumpkin And Squash Seeds contain 19.3 times more Omega 3, 2.9 times more Carbohydrate and 1.9 times more Fiber than Blanched Almonds.
• Both Blanched Almonds and Whole Roasted Squash Seeds offer comparable quantities of Saturated Fat and Protein per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Blanched Almonds provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3