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Mixed nuts vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mixed nuts and avocadoes

  • Mixed nuts are richer than avocadoes 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 avocadoes. Mixed nuts contain 33.9µg of selenium, while avocadoes contain 0.4µg.
  • Avocadoes contain less saturated fat.
  • Mixed nuts have a lower glycemic index than avocadoes.

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% 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% 2.3% 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 +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 1.816g 85%
Manganese 2.04mg 0.142mg 83%
Copper 0.907mg 0.19mg 80%
Selenium 33.9µg 0.4µg 61%
Fats 53.95g 14.66g 60%
Phosphorus 456mg 52mg 58%
Magnesium 229mg 29mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 9.799g 47%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 2.07mg 38%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 1.738mg 37%
Protein 20.04g 2g 36%
Saturated fat 8.711g 2.126g 30%
Iron 2.61mg 0.55mg 26%
Zinc 3.36mg 0.64mg 25%
Calories 607kcal 160kcal 22%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 21µg 13%
Calcium 117mg 12mg 11%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 10mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.067mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.257mg 7%
Choline 52mg 14.2mg 7%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 1.389mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.13mg 5%
Potassium 632mg 485mg 4%
Carbs 21.05g 8.53g 4%
Starch 4.2g 0.11g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Fiber 7g 6.7g 1%
Folate 83µg 81µg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 0.66g N/A
Sodium 5mg 7mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

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
32%
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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