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Chicken meat vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chicken meat and mixed nuts?

  • Mixed nuts have more copper, manganese, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, folate, and selenium than chicken meat.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for copper is 93% higher.
  • Mixed nuts have a higher glycemic index (24) than chicken meat (0).

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added types in this comparison.

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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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 +895.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +680%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183.4%
Contains more IronIron +107.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1274.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.8%

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.
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 0% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2796.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +137.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1560%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.709mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 ProteinProtein +36.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2758.2%
Contains more FatsFats +296.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~2.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 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 -56.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +433.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +392%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.066mg 0.907mg 93%
Manganese 0.02mg 2.04mg 88%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 14.612g 78%
Fats 13.6g 53.95g 62%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 28.488g 58%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 7.82mg 50%
Magnesium 23mg 229mg 49%
Phosphorus 182mg 456mg 39%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Saturated fat 3.79g 8.711g 22%
Folate 5µg 83µg 20%
Calories 239kcal 607kcal 18%
Selenium 23.9µg 33.9µg 18%
Iron 1.26mg 2.61mg 17%
Protein 27.3g 20.04g 15%
Zinc 1.94mg 3.36mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Potassium 223mg 632mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.189mg 11%
Calcium 15mg 117mg 10%
Carbs 0g 21.05g 7%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 7.709mg 5%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.352mg 4%
Sodium 82mg 5mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 5.7µg 3%
Choline 65.9mg 52mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.196mg 2%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 1.14mg 2%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 14.05g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.