Almonds vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Almonds and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almonds
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almonds and pickles:
- Both pickles and almonds are high in calcium.
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Pickle has 7.9 times less carbohydrates than almond.
- Pickle has signficantly less saturated fat than almond.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond is high in calories and pickle has 98% less calories than almond - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almonds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to pickles for protein. Almonds has a macronutrient ratio of 14:14:73 and for pickles, 16:65:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almonds | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 65% |
| Fat | 73% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickle has 7.9 times less carbohydrates than almond - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 11 times more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and almonds contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and almond has 4.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 41 times more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pickle has signficantly less saturated fat than almond - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond has 3.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and pickles are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and pickle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pickle has more Vitamin C than almond - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pickle has more Vitamin A than almond - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 853 times more Vitamin E than pickle - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickle has more Vitamin K than almond - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Almonds | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.205 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.138 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 3.618 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.471 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pickles and almonds are high in calcium. Almond has 372% more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
potassium
Almond is an excellent source of potassium and it has 526% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Almonds | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 53 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 28 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than pickle per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 12.324 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 12.326 G | 0.052 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pickles or almonds contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond is high in calories and pickle has 100% less calories than almond - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and almond has 579 calories.
Does pickles or almonds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickle has 7.9 times fewer carbohydrates than almond - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
Does pickles or almonds contain more calcium?
Both pickles and almonds are high in calcium. Almond has 370% more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
Does pickles or almonds contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron in 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
Does pickles or almonds contain more potassium?
Almond is a rich source of potassium and it has 530% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.