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Beechnuts vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beechnuts and Mixed nuts

  • Beechnuts are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, yet Mixed nuts are richer in Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Mixed nuts is 65% higher.
  • Beechnuts contain 31 times more Vitamin C than Mixed nuts. Beechnuts contain 15.5mg of Vitamin C, while Mixed nuts contain 0.5mg.
  • Beechnuts contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, beechnuts, dried 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 90% 92% 223% 9.8% 0% 5% 175% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11600%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +833.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.1%
~equal in Iron ~2.61mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 52% 0% 0% 0% 76% 86% 16% 56% 158% 0% 0% 85% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0.18% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +779%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.1%
Contains more WaterWater +217.3%
Contains more OtherOther +28.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +223.2%
~equal in Fats ~53.95g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 46% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.719 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 20.089 g
17% 55% 28%
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 -34.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beechnuts Mixed nuts Opinion
Calories 576kcal 607kcal Mixed nuts
Protein 6.2g 20.04g Mixed nuts
Fats 50g 53.95g Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 15.5mg 0.5mg Beechnuts
Net carbs 33.5g 14.05g Beechnuts
Carbs 33.5g 21.05g Beechnuts
Magnesium 0mg 229mg Mixed nuts
Calcium 1mg 117mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 1017mg 632mg Beechnuts
Iron 2.46mg 2.61mg Mixed nuts
Sugar 4.15g Beechnuts
Fiber 7g Mixed nuts
Copper 0.67mg 0.907mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 0.36mg 3.36mg Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 0mg 456mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 38mg 5mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Mixed nuts
Vitamin E 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 1.341mg 2.04mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 33.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.304mg 0.189mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B2 0.371mg 0.196mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B3 0.877mg 7.709mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 0.925mg 1.14mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.684mg 0.352mg Beechnuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Folate 113µg 83µg Beechnuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Beechnuts
Choline 52mg Mixed nuts
Saturated Fat 5.719g 8.711g Beechnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 21.892g 28.488g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 20.089g 14.612g Beechnuts
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.22mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.221mg 0.703mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.826mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 0.367mg 1.656mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.367mg 0.782mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.146mg 0.283mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 0.262mg 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 0.346mg 1.001mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.172mg 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beechnuts Mixed nuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
41%
Beechnuts
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Beechnuts
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.992g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.

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. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/nutrients
  2. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.