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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 cover 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.
  • Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oatmeal is 79, while the glycemic index of mixed nuts is 24.

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.
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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +780.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +936.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1274.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +441.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +492.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +265.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +578%
Contains more IronIron +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.
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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1325%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +1006.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.215mg
~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
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 ProteinProtein +745.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3866.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.4%
Contains more OtherOther +405.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3939.9%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7185.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3330%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 SucroseSucrose +1331%
Contains more StarchStarch +146.9%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0.426g 95%
Copper 0.907mg 0.066mg 93%
Fats 53.95g 1.36g 81%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 0.391g 70%
Manganese 2.04mg 0.558mg 64%
Phosphorus 456mg 77mg 54%
Selenium 33.9µg 5µg 53%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.07mg 52%
Magnesium 229mg 26mg 48%
Iron 2.61mg 5.96mg 42%
Saturated fat 8.711g 0.226g 39%
Protein 20.04g 2.37g 35%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 3.025mg 29%
Calories 607kcal 68kcal 27%
Zinc 3.36mg 0.62mg 25%
Fiber 7g 1.7g 21%
Potassium 632mg 61mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.317mg 16%
Vitamin A 0µg 130µg 14%
Folate 83µg 44µg 10%
Choline 52mg 4.7mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.26mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.29mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0.4µg 4%
Calcium 117mg 80mg 4%
Starch 4.2g 10.37g 3%
Carbs 21.05g 11.67g 3%
Sodium 5mg 49mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.215mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 9.97g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 0.46g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0.057mg 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 Oatmeal
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
26%
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.

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