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Mixed nuts vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mixed nuts and avocado

  • Mixed nuts are richer than avocado in manganese, copper, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin E, vitamin B3, iron, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for mixed nuts is 83% higher.
  • Mixed nuts contain 85 times more Selenium than avocado. Mixed nuts contain 33.9µg of Selenium, while avocado contains 0.4µg.
  • Avocado contains less saturated Fat.
  • Mixed nuts have a lower glycemic index than avocado.

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

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +689.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +875%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.3%
Contains more IronIron +374.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +377.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +776.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1336.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8375%

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 33% 8.8% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more CholineCholine +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +268.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~81µg

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
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +902%
Contains more FatsFats +268%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.8%
Contains more OtherOther +82.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3420.7%

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
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +190.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +704.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.6%

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% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more StarchStarch +3718.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6816.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Avocado
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Avocado Opinion
Calories 607kcal 160kcal Mixed nuts
Protein 20.04g 2g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 14.66g Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 10mg Avocado
Net carbs 14.05g 1.83g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 8.53g Mixed nuts
Magnesium 229mg 29mg Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 12mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 632mg 485mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.61mg 0.55mg Mixed nuts
Sugar 4.15g 0.66g Avocado
Fiber 7g 6.7g Mixed nuts
Copper 0.907mg 0.19mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.36mg 0.64mg Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g 0.11g Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 52mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 7mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 146IU Avocado
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Avocado
Vitamin E 7.82mg 2.07mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg 0.142mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 33.9µg 0.4µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.067mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.13mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 1.738mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.257mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg 21µg Avocado
Folate 83µg 81µg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g 0g Avocado
Choline 52mg 14.2mg Mixed nuts
Saturated Fat 8.711g 2.126g Avocado
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 9.799g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 1.816g Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.025mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg 0.073mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.084mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg 0.143mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg 0.132mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg 0.038mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.097mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg 0.107mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg 0.049mg Mixed nuts
Fructose 0g 0.12g Avocado
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g 0.111g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Avocado
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Avocado
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%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.585g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients

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

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