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Mixed nuts vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mixed nuts and Almonds different?

  • Mixed nuts are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Almonds are higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Calcium, Copper, and Iron.
  • Almonds covers your daily need of Vitamin E 119% more than Mixed nuts.
  • Mixed nuts contain 8 times more Selenium than Almonds. Mixed nuts contain 33.9µg of Selenium, while Almonds contain 4.1µg.
  • Almonds are lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Nuts, almonds types were used in this article.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +726.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +129.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16%
Contains more IronIron +42.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
~equal in Zinc ~3.12mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~481mg
~equal in Manganese ~2.179mg

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 1.7% 0.18% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
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% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +480.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.205mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~52.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +112%
~equal in Protein ~21.15g
~equal in Fats ~49.93g
~equal in Carbs ~21.55g
~equal in Other ~2.96g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more StarchStarch +483.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~3.95g
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Almonds Opinion
Calories 607kcal 579kcal Mixed nuts
Protein 20.04g 21.15g Almonds
Fats 53.95g 49.93g Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mixed nuts
Net carbs 14.05g 9.05g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 21.55g Almonds
Magnesium 229mg 270mg Almonds
Calcium 117mg 269mg Almonds
Potassium 632mg 733mg Almonds
Iron 2.61mg 3.71mg Almonds
Sugar 4.15g 4.35g Mixed nuts
Fiber 7g 12.5g Almonds
Copper 0.907mg 1.031mg Almonds
Zinc 3.36mg 3.12mg Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g 0.72g Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 481mg Almonds
Sodium 5mg 1mg Almonds
Vitamin A 3IU 2IU Mixed nuts
Vitamin E 7.82mg 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 2.04mg 2.179mg Almonds
Selenium 33.9µg 4.1µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.205mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 1.138mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 3.618mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.471mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.137mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0µg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 44µg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g 0.015g Almonds
Choline 52mg 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 8.711g 3.802g Almonds
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 31.551g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 12.329g Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.211mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg 0.601mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.751mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg 1.473mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg 0.568mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg 0.157mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 1.132mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg 0.855mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg 0.539mg Mixed nuts
Fructose 0g 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g 0.003g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.002g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g 12.32g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Almonds
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
50%
Mixed nuts
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.909g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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