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Mixed nuts vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mixed nuts and biscuits

  • Biscuits have less copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, and fiber than mixed nuts.
  • Mixed nuts cover your daily need for copper, 92% more than biscuits.
  • Mixed nuts have 13 times more magnesium than biscuits. While mixed nuts have 229mg of magnesium, biscuits have only 18mg.
  • Mixed nuts have less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of biscuits is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1172.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +422.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1006.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +522.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +439.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100.9%
Contains more IronIron +11.1%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +905.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +186.3%
Contains more FatsFats +231%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1289.4%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +311.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +251%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.4%

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 Biscuit
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Biscuit DV% diff.
Copper 0.907mg 0.082mg 92%
Manganese 2.04mg 0.378mg 72%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 4.163g 70%
Fats 53.95g 16.3g 58%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 6.93g 54%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 52%
Magnesium 229mg 18mg 50%
Phosphorus 456mg 164mg 42%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 2.949mg 30%
Protein 20.04g 7g 26%
Zinc 3.36mg 0.54mg 26%
Selenium 33.9µg 19.5µg 26%
Sodium 5mg 580mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.035mg 24%
Fiber 7g 1.5g 22%
Saturated fat 8.711g 4.324g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.285mg 17%
Potassium 632mg 121mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.356mg 14%
Calories 607kcal 353kcal 13%
Calcium 117mg 235mg 12%
Choline 52mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.31mg 9%
Carbs 21.05g 44.6g 8%
Folate 83µg 61µg 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Iron 2.61mg 2.9mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 14.05g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 2.18g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0.161mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.387g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.