Although the main ingredient in almond marzipan and almond paste is raw almonds, they still vary from each other. According to experts, they are two entirely different creatures as marzipan is sweet, smooth. It is often dyed and moulded into shapes. Also, it is used to cover the sweets just like fondants and eaten raw as well. Almond paste on the other hand is coarser and less sweet. It is also used as a filling for baked goods or an ingredient in different recipes.