Seeds, flaxseed vs Nuts, almond paste
Side by side, per 100 g, from the same USDA reference data.
Seeds, flaxseed has more — 534 calories per 100 g against 458 for nuts, almond paste, a difference of 76 kcal (17% more). On protein it is Seeds, flaxseed 18.3 g versus nuts, almond paste 9.0 g per 100 g.
Nutrient by nutrient, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Seeds, flaxseed | Nuts, almond paste | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 534 kcal | 458 kcal | 76 kcal |
| Protein | 18.3 g | 9.0 g | 9.3 g |
| Total fat | 42.2 g | 27.7 g | 14.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.7 g | 2.6 g | 1.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28.9 g | 47.8 g | 18.9 g |
| Fibre | 27.3 g | 4.8 g | 22.5 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g | 36.3 g | 34.7 g |
| Sodium | 30.0 mg | 9.0 mg | 21.0 mg |
| Potassium | 813.0 mg | 314.0 mg | 499.0 mg |
| Calcium | 255.0 mg | 172.0 mg | 83.0 mg |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 1.6 mg | 4.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 0.1 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg | equal |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | equal |
| Water | 7.0 g | 14.1 g | 7.1 g |
Highlighted cells are the higher of the two. "Higher" is not automatically "better" — it depends entirely on what you are trying to do.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.