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Mixed nuts vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mixed nuts and nutmeg

  • Mixed nuts have more selenium, vitamin E, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, nutmeg has more fiber, manganese, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 86% more.
  • Mixed nuts are lower in saturated fat.
  • Mixed nuts have a higher glycemic index than nutmeg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2018.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.3%
Contains more IronIron +16.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.2%

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%
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~76µg

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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.2%
Contains more FatsFats +48.6%
Contains more OtherOther +23.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134.2%
Contains more WaterWater +199.5%

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +784.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4074.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Nutmeg DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0.35g 95%
Saturated fat 8.711g 25.94g 78%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 3.22g 63%
Selenium 33.9µg 1.6µg 59%
Fiber 7g 20.8g 55%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0mg 52%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 1.299mg 40%
Manganese 2.04mg 2.9mg 37%
Phosphorus 456mg 213mg 35%
Protein 20.04g 5.84g 28%
Fats 53.95g 36.31g 27%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.16mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.346mg 13%
Copper 0.907mg 1.027mg 13%
Zinc 3.36mg 2.15mg 11%
Magnesium 229mg 183mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.057mg 11%
Carbs 21.05g 49.29g 9%
Potassium 632mg 350mg 8%
Choline 52mg 8.8mg 8%
Calcium 117mg 184mg 7%
Iron 2.61mg 3.04mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0µg 5%
Calories 607kcal 525kcal 4%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3mg 3%
Folate 83µg 76µg 2%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 2.99g N/A
Sodium 5mg 16mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g 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 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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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.229g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is cheaper (difference - $3)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.