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Mixed nuts vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mixed nuts and Oatmeal

  • Mixed nuts have more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin E , Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Oatmeal is richer in Iron.
  • Mixed nuts covers your daily Copper needs 93% more than Oatmeal.
  • Oatmeal has 112 times less Vitamin E than Mixed nuts. Mixed nuts have 7.82mg of Vitamin E , while Oatmeal has 0.07mg.
  • Oatmeal contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 +46.3%
Contains more Magnesium +780.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +492.2%
Contains more Potassium +936.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +441.9%
Contains more Copper +1274.2%
Contains more Manganese +265.6%
Contains more Selenium +578%
Contains more Iron +128.4%
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 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains more Calcium +46.3%
Contains more Magnesium +780.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +492.2%
Contains more Potassium +936.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +441.9%
Contains more Copper +1274.2%
Contains more Manganese +265.6%
Contains more Selenium +578%
Contains more Iron +128.4%

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 E +11071.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Folate +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1325%
Contains more Vitamin A +14333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.215
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 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +11071.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Folate +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1325%
Contains more Vitamin A +14333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +745.6%
Contains more Fats +3866.9%
Contains more Carbs +80.4%
Contains more Other +405.3%
Contains more Water +3939.9%
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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +745.6%
Contains more Fats +3866.9%
Contains more Carbs +80.4%
Contains more Other +405.3%
Contains more Water +3939.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7185.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3330%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7185.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3330%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +1331%
Contains more Starch +146.9%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more Sucrose +1331%
Contains more Starch +146.9%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Oatmeal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 14.05g 9.97g Mixed nuts
Protein 20.04g 2.37g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 1.36g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 11.67g Mixed nuts
Calories 607kcal 68kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 4.15g 0.46g Oatmeal
Fiber 7g 1.7g Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 80mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.61mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 229mg 26mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 77mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 632mg 61mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 49mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.36mg 0.62mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0.907mg 0.066mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg 0.558mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 33.9µg 5µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.07mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.215mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 3.025mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.317mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.29mg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 44µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0.4µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.04mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg 0.083mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.105mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg 0.2mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg 0.135mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg 0.04mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.13mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg 0.151mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg 0.057mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g 0.003g Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 8.711g 0.226g Oatmeal
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 0.391g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0.426g 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 Oatmeal
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
27%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.485g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.