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Cheesecake vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheesecake and mixed nuts

  • Mixed nuts are richer than cheesecake in copper, manganese, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin B3, fiber, zinc, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for mixed nuts is 99% higher.
  • Mixed nuts have a lower glycemic index than cheesecake.

Food types used in this article are Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1981.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +129.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +602.2%
Contains more IronIron +314.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +4435%
Contains more ZincZinc +558.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +390.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1357.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +551.9%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3853.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +29.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +361.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.196mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 +21.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2092.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +264.4%
Contains more FatsFats +139.8%
Contains more OtherOther +220%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 -12.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +230%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +812.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.02mg 0.907mg 99%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 14.612g 87%
Manganese 0.14mg 2.04mg 83%
Phosphorus 93mg 456mg 52%
Magnesium 11mg 229mg 52%
Selenium 5.2µg 33.9µg 52%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 28.488g 50%
Fats 22.5g 53.95g 48%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 7.82mg 48%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 7.709mg 47%
Protein 5.5g 20.04g 29%
Fiber 0.4g 7g 26%
Zinc 0.51mg 3.36mg 26%
Iron 0.63mg 2.61mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.352mg 23%
Sodium 438mg 5mg 19%
Vitamin A 159µg 0µg 18%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Folate 18µg 83µg 16%
Potassium 90mg 632mg 16%
Calories 321kcal 607kcal 14%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.189mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 1.14mg 11%
Calcium 51mg 117mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Saturated fat 9.921g 8.711g 6%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Carbs 25.5g 21.05g 1%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 5.7µg 1%
Choline 45.9mg 52mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 25.1g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 21.8g 4.15g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.196mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake 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
19%
Cheesecake
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 433mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.