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Mixed nuts vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mixed nuts and cream cheese

  • Mixed nuts are richer than cream cheese in copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin E, selenium, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for mixed nuts is 99% higher.
  • Mixed nuts contain 185 times more manganese than cream cheese. Mixed nuts contain 2.04mg of manganese, while cream cheese contains 0.011mg.
  • Mixed nuts contain less saturated fat.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index than mixed nuts.

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

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2444.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +378.8%
Contains more IronIron +2272.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4938.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +572%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +326.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +294.2%

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +809.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +721.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +171.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +822.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +225.9%
Contains more FatsFats +56.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +281.3%
Contains more OtherOther +126.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2429.8%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +219.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +885.3%

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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +1100%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Cream cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Cream cheese DV% diff.
Copper 0.907mg 0.018mg 99%
Manganese 2.04mg 0.011mg 88%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 1.483g 88%
Saturated fat 8.711g 20.213g 52%
Magnesium 229mg 9mg 52%
Phosphorus 456mg 107mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 8.907g 49%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 0.091mg 48%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.86mg 46%
Selenium 33.9µg 8.6µg 46%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 308µg 34%
Iron 2.61mg 0.11mg 31%
Fats 53.95g 34.44g 30%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Protein 20.04g 6.15g 28%
Zinc 3.36mg 0.5mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.056mg 23%
Folate 83µg 9µg 19%
Potassium 632mg 132mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.023mg 14%
Calories 607kcal 350kcal 13%
Sodium 5mg 314mg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.517mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Choline 52mg 27.2mg 5%
Carbs 21.05g 5.52g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.23mg 3%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 2.1µg 3%
Starch 4.2g 0.35g 2%
Calcium 117mg 97mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 3.76g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.502g)
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?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

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

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