Baguette vs. Almonds
Nutrition comparison of Baguette and Almonds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baguette
versus
almonds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baguette and almonds:
- Both almonds and baguette are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and potassium.
- Baguette has 6.1 times less saturated fat than almond.
- Baguette has more thiamin and folate, however, almond contains more riboflavin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both almonds and baguette are high in calories. Almond has 113% more calories than baguette - almond has 579 calories per 100 grams and baguette has 272 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baguette is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to almonds for protein. Baguette has a macronutrient ratio of 16:76:8 and for almonds, 14:14:72 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baguette | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 14% |
| Fat | 8% | 72% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baguette is high in carbohydrates and almond has 58% less carbohydrates than baguette - almond has 21.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and baguette has 51.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both almonds and baguette are high in dietary fiber. Almond has 468% more dietary fiber than baguette - almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baguette has 2.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Almonds and baguette contain similar amounts of sugar - almond has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and baguette has 4.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both almonds and baguette are high in protein. Almond has 97% more protein than baguette - almond has 21.2g of protein per 100 grams and baguette has 10.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Baguette has 6.1 times less saturated fat than almond - almond has 3.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baguette has 0.53g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and baguette are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and baguette has 0.01g of trans fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Baguette and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - baguette has 0.3ug 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 121 times more Vitamin E than baguette - almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baguette has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Baguette and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baguette has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Baguette has more thiamin and folate, however, almond contains more riboflavin. Both baguette and almonds contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Baguette | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.205 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.427 MG | 1.138 MG |
| Niacin | 4.817 MG | 3.618 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107 MG | 0.137 MG |
| Folate | 123 UG | 44 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both almonds and baguette are high in calcium. Almond has 417% more calcium than baguette - almond has 269mg of calcium per 100 grams and baguette has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Both almonds and baguette are high in iron. Almond is very similar to almond for iron - almond has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and baguette has 3.9mg of iron.
potassium
Almond is an excellent source of potassium and it has 526% more potassium than baguette - almond has 733mg of potassium per 100 grams and baguette has 117mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, baguette has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.064 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.064 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than baguette per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.79 G | 12.324 G |
| Total | 0.79 G | 12.326 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does almonds or baguette contain more calories in 100 grams?Both almonds and baguette are high in calories. Almond has 110% more calories than baguette - almond has 579 calories in 100g and baguette has 272 calories.
Does almonds or baguette have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baguette is high in carbohydrates and almond has 60% fewer carbohydrates than baguette - almond has 21.6g of carbs for 100g and baguette has 51.9g of carbohydrates.
Does almonds or baguette contain more calcium?
Both almonds and baguette are high in calcium. Almond has 420% more calcium than baguette - almond has 269mg of calcium in 100 grams and baguette has 52mg of calcium.
Does almonds or baguette contain more iron?
Both almonds and baguette are high in iron. Almond is very similar to almond for iron - almond has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and baguette has 3.9mg of iron.
Does almonds or baguette contain more potassium?
Almond is a rich source of potassium and it has 530% more potassium than baguette - almond has 733mg of potassium in 100 grams and baguette has 117mg of potassium.