Mixed nuts vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mixed nuts and chocolate different?
- Mixed nuts are higher in selenium, vitamin E, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B5; however, chocolate is richer in iron.
- Daily need coverage for iron for chocolate is 68% higher.
- Mixed nuts contain 14 times more vitamin E than chocolate. While mixed nuts contain 7.82mg of vitamin E, chocolate contains only 0.54mg.
- Mixed nuts have less saturated fat.
Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +108.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +43.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1030% |
| Contains more IronIron | +207.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1348.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +656% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +292% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +963.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +283.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +738.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +42.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.612g | 1.092g | 90% |
| Iron | 2.61mg | 8.02mg | 68% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 3µg | 56% |
| Vitamin E | 7.82mg | 0.54mg | 49% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 28.488g | 9.54g | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 8.711g | 18.519g | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.709mg | 0.725mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 456mg | 206mg | 36% |
| Fats | 53.95g | 31.28g | 35% |
| Protein | 20.04g | 4.88g | 30% |
| Manganese | 2.04mg | 1.419mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.352mg | 0.042mg | 24% |
| Folate | 83µg | 21% | |
| Magnesium | 229mg | 146mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.14mg | 0.297mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.189mg | 0.025mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.907mg | 1.028mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 21.05g | 61.17g | 13% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 2.01mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.196mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Choline | 52mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 117mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Calories | 607kcal | 546kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Starch | 4.2g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 8.1µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 632mg | 559mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.05g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Fiber | 7g | 7g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.055g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.703mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.826mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.656mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.182mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.001mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.572mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.082g | 0.085g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.455g | 0.947g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.04 g
Fats:
53.95 g
Carbs:
21.05 g
Water:
2.08 g
Other:
2.88 g
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +310.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +114.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +190.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.612 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +198.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1238.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
4.2 g
Sucrose:
4.15 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1014.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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