Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Almond paste VS TVP

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Almond paste	8%	52%	40%
TVP	59%	3%	38%

Macro Nutrients

	Almond paste	TVP	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	31.3% 909kcal	22.6% 655kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	56.8% 55g	2.05% 2g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	16.3% 5.2g	0.62% 0.2g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	24.7% 0.39g	12.4% 0.2g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	65% 11g	4.67% 0.79g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	73% 95g	49% 63.5g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	99% 72g	26% 19g	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	25% 9.53g	76.2% 29g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	32% 18g	177% 99g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Almond paste	TVP	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0.44% 3.97μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	13.6% 0.16mg	99% 1.2mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	63% 0.82mg	45.8% 0.6mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	17.6% 2.82mg	23.6% 3.77mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	4.5% 0.22mg	NA	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	5.5% 0.071mg	76.3% 0.99mg	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	36.2% 145μg	149% 595μg	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	0.22% 0.2mg	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	179% 27mg	2.65% 0.4mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	6.8% 8.14μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Almond paste	TVP	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	34% 341mg	51.6% 516mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	100% 0.9mg	331% 2.98mg	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	39.7% 3.18mg	248% 20mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	61.4% 258mg	142% 595mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	74% 1.7mg	345% 7.94mg	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	73% 512mg	201% 1409mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	18.3% 623mg	146% 4961mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	15% 8.33μg	79.4% 43.7μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.2% 18mg	3.97% 59.5mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	26.7% 2.94mg	101% 11mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.76% 28g	0.38% 14g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Almond paste VS TVP per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Almond paste versus 7 oz of TVP to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Almond paste vs TVP:

• 7 ounces of Almond paste have 1.4 times more Vitamin B2 and 67.7 times more Vitamin E than TVP.
• While 7 oz of Textured Vegetable Protein, Dry contain 7.3 times more Vitamin B1, 1.3 times more Vitamin B3, 13.9 times more Vitamin B6, 4.1 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin K than Almond paste.
• 7 ounces of Almond paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin K
• 7 ounces of TVP have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E
• Both Almond paste as well as Textured Vegetable Protein, Dry have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Almond paste vs TVP:

• 7 oz of Textured Vegetable Protein, Dry contain 1.5 times more Calcium, 3.3 times more Copper, 6.3 times more Iron, 2.3 times more Magnesium, 4.7 times more Manganese, 2.8 times more Phosphorus, 8 times more Potassium, 5.2 times more Selenium, 3.3 times more Sodium and 3.8 times more Zinc than Almond paste.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Almond paste have 1.4 times more Energy, 27.7 times more Fat, 26.3 times more Saturated Fat, 2 times more Omega 3, 13.9 times more Omega 6, 1.5 times more Carbohydrate and 3.8 times more Sugars than TVP.
• While 7 oz of Textured Vegetable Protein, Dry contain 3 times more Fiber and 5.6 times more Protein than Almond paste.