Acorns vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Acorns and Mixed nuts
- Acorns are higher in Vitamin B6, yet Mixed nuts are higher in Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
- Mixed nuts covers your daily Phosphorus needs 54% more than Acorns.
- Acorns contain 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Mixed nuts. While Acorns contain 0.528mg of Vitamin B6, Mixed nuts contain only 0.352mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Acorns are lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, acorns, raw and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +269.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +185.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +230.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +558.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +477.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +321.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.86 g
Carbs:
40.75 g
Water:
27.9 g
Other:
1.34 g
Protein:
20.04 g
Fats:
53.95 g
Carbs:
21.05 g
Water:
2.08 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +93.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1241.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +225.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
15.109 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.596 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.612 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +88.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +217.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 387kcal | 607kcal |
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| Protein | 6.15g | 20.04g |
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| Fats | 23.86g | 53.95g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 40.75g | 14.05g |
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| Carbs | 40.75g | 21.05g |
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| Magnesium | 62mg | 229mg |
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| Calcium | 41mg | 117mg |
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| Potassium | 539mg | 632mg |
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| Iron | 0.79mg | 2.61mg |
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| Sugar | 4.15g |
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| Fiber | 7g |
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| Copper | 0.621mg | 0.907mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 3.36mg |
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| Starch | 4.2g |
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| Phosphorus | 79mg | 456mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 39IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 7.82mg |
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| Manganese | 1.337mg | 2.04mg |
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| Selenium | 33.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.118mg | 0.196mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.827mg | 7.709mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.528mg | 0.352mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.7µg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 83µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.055g |
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| Choline | 52mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.102g | 8.711g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 15.109g | 28.488g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.596g | 14.612g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0.22mg |
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| Threonine | 0.236mg | 0.703mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0.826mg |
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| Leucine | 0.489mg | 1.656mg |
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| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0.782mg |
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| Methionine | 0.103mg | 0.283mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.269mg | 1.182mg |
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| Valine | 0.345mg | 1.001mg |
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| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.572mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.082g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.455g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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139%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acorns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acorns contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acorns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.609g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acorns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Acorns is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)