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Mixed nuts vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mixed nuts and Chocolate cake different?

  • Mixed nuts are higher than Chocolate cake in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Mixed nuts covers your daily need of Copper 78% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Mixed nuts contain 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Chocolate cake. Mixed nuts contain 0.352mg of Vitamin B6, while Chocolate cake contains 0.041mg.

Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types were 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 Calcium +95%
Contains more Iron +62.1%
Contains more Magnesium +615.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +330.2%
Contains more Potassium +351.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +387%
Contains more Copper +338.2%
Contains more Manganese +628.6%
Contains more Selenium +184.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +95%
Contains more Iron +62.1%
Contains more Magnesium +615.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +330.2%
Contains more Potassium +351.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +387%
Contains more Copper +338.2%
Contains more Manganese +628.6%
Contains more Selenium +184.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +578%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +758.5%
Contains more Folate +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +4566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +578%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +758.5%
Contains more Folate +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +4566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +278.1%
Contains more Fats +257.3%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Carbs +153.7%
Contains more Water +1073.1%
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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +278.1%
Contains more Fats +257.3%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Carbs +153.7%
Contains more Water +1073.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.7%
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.7%

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 Chocolate cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 14.05g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 20.04g 5.3g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 15.1g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 607kcal 371kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Sugar 4.15g Chocolate cake
Fiber 7g 1.6g Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 60mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.61mg 1.61mg Mixed nuts
Magnesium 229mg 32mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 106mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 632mg 140mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 315mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.36mg 0.69mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0.907mg 0.207mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg 0.28mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 33.9µg 11.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.2mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.141mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 1.137mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.304mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.041mg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 27µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.068mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg 0.202mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.24mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg 0.407mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg 0.268mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg 0.116mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.265mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg 0.283mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg 0.12mg Mixed nuts
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 8.711g 5.43g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 6.039g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 2.761g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Chocolate cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Mixed nuts
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.281g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.