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Mixed nuts vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mixed nuts and Oat

  • Mixed nuts are higher in Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, yet Oat is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Oat covers your daily Manganese needs 125% more than Mixed nuts.
  • Mixed nuts contain 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Oat. While Mixed nuts contain 7.709mg of Vitamin B3, Oat contains only 0.961mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Oat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Oats.

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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.
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Oat
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains more Copper +44.9%
Contains more Iron +80.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +141%
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 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains more Copper +44.9%
Contains more Iron +80.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +141%

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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Oat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +702.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.8%
Contains more Folate +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +303.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +702.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.8%
Contains more Folate +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +303.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Oat
Contains more Protein +18.7%
Contains more Fats +681.9%
Contains more Other +67.4%
Contains more Carbs +214.8%
Contains more Water +295.2%
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
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Protein +18.7%
Contains more Fats +681.9%
Contains more Other +67.4%
Contains more Carbs +214.8%
Contains more Water +295.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Oat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1208%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +476.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1208%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +476.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Oat Opinion
Net carbs 14.05g 55.67g Oat
Protein 20.04g 16.89g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 6.9g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 66.27g Oat
Calories 607kcal 389kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Sugar 4.15g Oat
Fiber 7g 10.6g Oat
Calcium 117mg 54mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.61mg 4.72mg Oat
Magnesium 229mg 177mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 523mg Oat
Potassium 632mg 429mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 2mg Oat
Zinc 3.36mg 3.97mg Oat
Copper 0.907mg 0.626mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg 4.916mg Oat
Selenium 33.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Mixed nuts
Vitamin E 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.139mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 0.961mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.119mg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 56µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.703mg 0.575mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.694mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg 1.284mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg 0.701mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.895mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg 0.937mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg 0.405mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Oat
Saturated Fat 8.711g 1.217g Oat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 2.178g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 2.535g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Oat
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
33%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.494g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.