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Mixed nuts vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mixed nuts and American cheese

  • Mixed nuts have more copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B3, and vitamin E; however, American cheese is richer in calcium and vitamin B12.
  • Mixed nuts cover your daily copper needs 96% more than American cheese.
  • American cheese has 101 times less vitamin B3 than mixed nuts. Mixed nuts have 7.709mg of vitamin B3, while American cheese has 0.076mg.
  • Mixed nuts contain less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +780.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +378.8%
Contains more IronIron +314.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1871.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4875.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +793.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.6%

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% 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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +877.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10043.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +551.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +119.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +937.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more FatsFats +69.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +468.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1804.3%
Contains more OtherOther +135.1%
~equal in Protein ~18.13g

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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +245.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1036.2%

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
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 American cheese
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sugar ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts American cheese DV% diff.
Copper 0.907mg 0.046mg 96%
Calcium 117mg 1045mg 93%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 1.286g 89%
Manganese 2.04mg 0.041mg 87%
Sodium 5mg 1671mg 72%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 8.236g 51%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 0.076mg 48%
Magnesium 229mg 26mg 48%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.8mg 47%
Saturated fat 8.711g 18.057g 42%
Fats 53.95g 31.79g 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Vitamin A 0µg 250µg 28%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Phosphorus 456mg 641mg 26%
Iron 2.61mg 0.63mg 25%
Selenium 33.9µg 20.2µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.054mg 23%
Folate 83µg 8µg 19%
Potassium 632mg 132mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.015mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.403mg 15%
Calories 607kcal 371kcal 12%
Zinc 3.36mg 2.49mg 8%
Carbs 21.05g 3.7g 6%
Protein 20.04g 18.13g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.234mg 3%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 2.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Choline 52mg 36.2mg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts American cheese
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
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 1666mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.346g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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 lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

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

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