Almonds vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are almonds and mixed nuts different?
- Almonds are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B2, fiber, calcium, copper, and iron, while mixed nuts are higher in selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Almonds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 119% more than mixed nuts.
- Almonds contain 6 times more vitamin B2 than mixed nuts. Almonds contain 1.138mg of vitamin B2, while mixed nuts contain 0.196mg.
- Almonds are lower in saturated fat.
- Mixed nuts have a higher glycemic index (24) than almonds (0).
Nuts, almonds and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +129.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +726.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +227.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +480.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +113.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +142% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +156.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.15 g
Fats:
49.93 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
4.41 g
Other:
2.96 g
Protein:
20.04 g
Fats:
53.95 g
Carbs:
21.05 g
Water:
2.08 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +112% |
~equal in
Protein
~20.04g
~equal in
Fats
~53.95g
~equal in
Carbs
~21.05g
~equal in
Other
~2.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.329 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 | -56.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~28.488g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.72 g
Sucrose:
3.95 g
Glucose:
0.17 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.04 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
Starch:
4.2 g
Sucrose:
4.15 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +483.3% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~4.15g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 25.63mg | 7.82mg | 119% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.138mg | 0.196mg | 72% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 33.9µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.618mg | 7.709mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 7g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 3.802g | 8.711g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137mg | 0.352mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 117mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.329g | 14.612g | 15% |
| Copper | 1.031mg | 0.907mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3.71mg | 2.61mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.471mg | 1.14mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 229mg | 10% |
| Folate | 44µg | 83µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 31.551g | 28.488g | 8% |
| Manganese | 2.179mg | 2.04mg | 6% |
| Fats | 49.93g | 53.95g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.7µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 481mg | 456mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 733mg | 632mg | 3% |
| Protein | 21.15g | 20.04g | 2% |
| Zinc | 3.12mg | 3.36mg | 2% |
| Calories | 579kcal | 607kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.205mg | 0.189mg | 1% |
| Starch | 0.72g | 4.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 21.55g | 21.05g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.05g | 14.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.35g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.015g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 52mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.211mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.601mg | 0.703mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.751mg | 0.826mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 1.656mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.568mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.132mg | 1.182mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.855mg | 1.001mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.539mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | 0.082g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | 14.455g | N/A |
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
78%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
139%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.909g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.