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Mixed nuts vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mixed nuts and Nutmeg

  • Mixed nuts have more Selenium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Nutmeg have more Fiber, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 86% more.
  • Mixed nuts are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +25.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.1%
Contains more Potassium +80.6%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%
Contains more Selenium +2018.8%
Contains more Calcium +57.3%
Contains more Iron +16.5%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Manganese +42.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Magnesium +25.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.1%
Contains more Potassium +80.6%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%
Contains more Selenium +2018.8%
Contains more Calcium +57.3%
Contains more Iron +16.5%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Manganese +42.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3300%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.1%
Equal in Folate - 76
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3300%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.1%
Equal in Folate - 76

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +243.2%
Contains more Fats +48.6%
Contains more Other +23.6%
Contains more Carbs +134.2%
Contains more Water +199.5%
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +243.2%
Contains more Fats +48.6%
Contains more Other +23.6%
Contains more Carbs +134.2%
Contains more Water +199.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +784.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4074.9%
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +784.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4074.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mixed nuts Nutmeg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 14.05g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 20.04g 5.84g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 36.31g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 607kcal 525kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Sugar 4.15g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 7g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 117mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 2.61mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 229mg 183mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 213mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 632mg 350mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 16mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.36mg 2.15mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0.907mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.04mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 33.9µg 1.6µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.057mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 1.299mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.16mg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 76µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 8.711g 25.94g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 3.22g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0.35g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Nutmeg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Mixed nuts
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.229g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients
  2. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.