Nuts vs Flour
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods
Flour, almond is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Nuts —
Flour —
Protein (g)
Nuts 15.0
Flour 26.2
Carbs (g)
Nuts 21.6
Flour 16.2
Fat (g)
Nuts 57.4
Flour 50.2
Fiber (g)
Nuts 5.98
Flour 9.27
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Flour, almond — 26.2g vs 15.0g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Flour, almond scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Nuts | Flour | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.27 g | 4.32 g | -48% |
| Protein | 15.0 g | 26.2 g | -43% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 57.4 g | 50.2 g | +14% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 21.6 g | 16.2 g | +33% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.98 g | 9.27 g | -35% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | — | 0.112 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | — | 0.748 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | — | 4.00 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.100 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 37.8 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 168 mg | 232 mg | -28% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.47 mg | 3.22 mg | -23% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 351 mg | 251 mg | +40% |
| Phosphorus, P | 707 mg | 512 mg | +38% |
| Potassium, K | 593 mg | 667 mg | -11% |
| Sodium, Na | 0 mg | 0.894 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.82 mg | 2.80 mg | +37% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.74 mg | 0.975 mg | +78% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.26 mg | 1.81 mg | -31% |
| Selenium, Se | 280 ug | 0.742 ug | +37695% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 664 kcal | 622 kcal | +7% |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 621 kcal | 578 kcal | +8% |
| Nitrogen | 2.75 g | 4.20 g | -34% |
| Ash | 3.63 g | 2.96 g | +22% |
| Molybdenum, Mo | — | 36.1 ug | |
| Biotin | — | 69.1 ug | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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