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Cereal vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cereal and Mixed nuts

  • Cereal is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Mixed nuts are higher in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E .
  • Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 508% more than Mixed nuts.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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 more Iron +1205%
Contains more Zinc +126.2%
Contains more Calcium +1070%
Contains more Magnesium +1105.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +492.2%
Contains more Potassium +501.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +562%
Contains more Manganese +158.2%
Contains more Selenium +438.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Contains more Iron +1205%
Contains more Zinc +126.2%
Contains more Calcium +1070%
Contains more Magnesium +1105.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +492.2%
Contains more Potassium +501.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +562%
Contains more Manganese +158.2%
Contains more Selenium +438.1%

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.
Cereal
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Contains more Vitamin A +92966.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +7600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3227%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1874.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +284.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1600.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +9675%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +404.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +92966.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +7600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3227%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1874.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +284.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1600.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +9675%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +404.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +312.6%
Contains more Water +81.7%
Contains more Protein +230.7%
Contains more Fats +4895.4%
Contains more Other +29.1%
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 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 Carbs +312.6%
Contains more Water +81.7%
Contains more Protein +230.7%
Contains more Fats +4895.4%
Contains more Other +29.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13864.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4027.7%
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13864.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4027.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +134.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
94% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 9.74 g
Glucose: 0.27 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.09 g
Galactose: 0 g
50% 50%
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 Sucrose +134.7%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Mixed nuts Opinion
Net carbs 85.45g 14.05g Cereal
Protein 6.06g 20.04g Mixed nuts
Fats 1.08g 53.95g Mixed nuts
Carbs 86.85g 21.05g Cereal
Calories 378kcal 607kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Fructose 0.26g 0g Cereal
Sugar 10.35g 4.15g Mixed nuts
Fiber 1.4g 7g Mixed nuts
Calcium 10mg 117mg Mixed nuts
Iron 34.06mg 2.61mg Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 229mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 77mg 456mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 105mg 632mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 795mg 5mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 7.6mg 3.36mg Cereal
Copper 0.137mg 0.907mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 0.79mg 2.04mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 6.3µg 33.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 2792IU 3IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 814µg 0µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 38.5mg 0.5mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.189mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.196mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 7.709mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 1.14mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.352mg Cereal
Folate 83µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 0µg 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.22mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.241mg 0.703mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.826mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 0.767mg 1.656mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.113mg 0.782mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.13mg 0.283mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 0.365mg 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 0.344mg 1.001mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.162mg 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.26g 8.711g Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g 28.488g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 14.612g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Cereal Mixed nuts
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
393%
Cereal
52%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 790mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.451g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. 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.