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Mixed nuts vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mixed nuts and beer

  • The amount of copper, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, vitamin E, vitamin B3, iron, and zinc in mixed nuts is higher than in beer.
  • Mixed nuts cover your daily copper needs 100% more than beer.
  • Beer contains less saturated fat.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of mixed nuts is 24.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3716.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2240.7%
Contains more IronIron +12950%
Contains more CopperCopper +18040%
Contains more ZincZinc +33500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3157.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5550%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%

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%
Beer
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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% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +684%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1402.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2680.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1283.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +414.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4256.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +493%
Contains more WaterWater +4321.2%
Contains more OtherOther +39.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Beer DV% diff.
Copper 0.907mg 0.005mg 100%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0g 97%
Manganese 2.04mg 0.008mg 88%
Fats 53.95g 0g 83%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 0g 71%
Phosphorus 456mg 14mg 63%
Selenium 33.9µg 0.6µg 61%
Magnesium 229mg 6mg 53%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0mg 52%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 0.513mg 45%
Saturated fat 8.711g 0g 40%
Protein 20.04g 0.46g 39%
Iron 2.61mg 0.02mg 32%
Zinc 3.36mg 0.01mg 30%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Calories 607kcal 43kcal 28%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.046mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.041mg 22%
Folate 83µg 6µg 19%
Potassium 632mg 27mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.005mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.025mg 13%
Calcium 117mg 4mg 11%
Choline 52mg 10.1mg 8%
Carbs 21.05g 3.55g 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0µg 5%
Starch 4.2g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 3.55g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 0g N/A
Sodium 5mg 4mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.711g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer 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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.