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Mixed nuts vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mixed nuts and arrowroot

  • Mixed nuts are richer in copper, manganese, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, zinc, and fiber, yet arrowroot is richer in folate.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for mixed nuts is 87% higher.
  • Mixed nuts contain 223 times more saturated fat than arrowroot. Mixed nuts contain 8.711g of saturated fat, while arrowroot contains 0.039g.
  • Mixed nuts have a lower glycemic index than arrowroot.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Arrowroot, raw.

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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 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +816%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.2%
Contains more IronIron +17.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +649.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +433.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +365.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1072.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4742.9%

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 1.7% 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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +232.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +355.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +290.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +280%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +307.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +372.6%
Contains more FatsFats +26875%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.2%
Contains more OtherOther +102.8%
Contains more WaterWater +3782.2%

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
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +712100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15782.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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 Arrowroot
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Arrowroot DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0.092g 97%
Copper 0.907mg 0.121mg 87%
Fats 53.95g 0.2g 83%
Manganese 2.04mg 0.174mg 81%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 0.004g 71%
Folate 83µg 338µg 64%
Selenium 33.9µg 0.7µg 60%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 52%
Phosphorus 456mg 98mg 51%
Magnesium 229mg 25mg 49%
Saturated fat 8.711g 0.039g 39%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 1.693mg 38%
Protein 20.04g 4.24g 32%
Calories 607kcal 65kcal 27%
Zinc 3.36mg 0.63mg 25%
Fiber 7g 1.3g 23%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.292mg 17%
Calcium 117mg 6mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.059mg 11%
Choline 52mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.266mg 7%
Iron 2.61mg 2.22mg 5%
Potassium 632mg 454mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.143mg 4%
Carbs 21.05g 13.39g 3%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.9mg 2%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Sodium 5mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 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
Mixed nuts Arrowroot
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
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.672g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.