Different types, different shapes, different tastes, etc.

1. Different types: Almond is the dried seed of almond, a plant in the Rosaceae family, while Torreya is the dried and mature seed of Torreya, a plant in the Taxus family.

2. Different shapes: the almond fruit is larger and the kernel is flat and spherical; while the torreya fruit is smaller and the kernel is elongated.

3. Different tastes: almond nuts are full, chewy and rich in texture; while torreya nuts are crunchy and have a relatively light texture.