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Mixed nuts vs. Olive oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mixed nuts and olive oil

  • Mixed nuts have more copper, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B3, zinc, and fiber; however, olive oil is richer in vitamin K and vitamin E.
  • Mixed nuts cover your daily copper needs 101% more than olive oil.
  • Mixed nuts have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mixed nuts is 24, while the glycemic index of olive oil is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Oil, olive, salad or cooking.

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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 0% 0.3% 0.09% 21% 0% 0% 0% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63100%
Contains more IronIron +366.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%

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% 0% 287% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 151% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +17233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +956.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +85.4%

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
14% 75% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.808 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.523 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +156.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Olive oil DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 72.961g 111%
Copper 0.907mg 0mg 101%
Manganese 2.04mg 0mg 89%
Fats 53.95g 100g 71%
Phosphorus 456mg 0mg 65%
Selenium 33.9µg 0µg 62%
Magnesium 229mg 0mg 55%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 0mg 48%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 60.2µg 45%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 14.35mg 44%
Protein 20.04g 0g 40%
Zinc 3.36mg 0mg 31%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 10.523g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0mg 27%
Iron 2.61mg 0.56mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0mg 23%
Saturated fat 8.711g 13.808g 23%
Folate 83µg 0µg 21%
Potassium 632mg 1mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0mg 15%
Calories 607kcal 884kcal 14%
Calcium 117mg 1mg 12%
Choline 52mg 0.3mg 9%
Carbs 21.05g 0g 7%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 0g N/A
Sodium 5mg 2mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Olive oil
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
34%
Olive oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
2%
Olive oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Olive oil
Olive oil is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.097g)
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 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. Olive oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171413/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.