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Coconut vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coconut and mixed nuts

  • Coconut contains less copper, vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, selenium, manganese, vitamin B6, and zinc than mixed nuts.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 105% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in mixed nuts is lower.
  • Mixed nuts have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mixed nuts is 24, while the glycemic index of coconut is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
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 +615.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +735.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +205.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +303.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +235.6%
~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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
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 CVitamin C +560%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +880%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1327.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +551.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2750%
Contains more FolateFolate +219.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +329.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 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 WaterWater +2159.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +501.8%
Contains more FatsFats +61.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.2%
Contains more OtherOther +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 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 -70.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1899.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3892.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coconut Mixed nuts
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 14.612g 95%
Saturated fat 29.698g 8.711g 95%
Monounsaturated fat 1.425g 28.488g 68%
Copper 0.435mg 0.907mg 52%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 7.82mg 51%
Phosphorus 113mg 456mg 49%
Magnesium 32mg 229mg 47%
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 7.709mg 45%
Selenium 10.1µg 33.9µg 43%
Protein 3.33g 20.04g 33%
Fats 33.49g 53.95g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.352mg 23%
Manganese 1.5mg 2.04mg 23%
Zinc 1.1mg 3.36mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 1.14mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.196mg 14%
Folate 26µg 83µg 14%
Calories 354kcal 607kcal 13%
Calcium 14mg 117mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.189mg 10%
Fiber 9g 7g 8%
Potassium 356mg 632mg 8%
Choline 12.1mg 52mg 7%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 5.7µg 5%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0.5mg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Iron 2.43mg 2.61mg 2%
Carbs 15.23g 21.05g 2%
Sodium 20mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 6.23g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 6.23g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.121mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.202mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut 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
8%
Coconut
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.987g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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?
Coconut
Coconut is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.