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Mixed nuts vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mixed nuts and pasta

  • Pasta contains less copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and iron than mixed nuts.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for copper is 90% higher.
  • Pasta contains 58 times less saturated fat than mixed nuts. Mixed nuts contain 8.711g of saturated fat, while pasta contains 0.15g.
  • Mixed nuts have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mixed nuts is 24, while the glycemic index of pasta is 49.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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%
Pasta
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1172.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2533.3%
Contains more IronIron +128.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +875.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +623.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +810.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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%
Pasta
Pasta
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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 0% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +677.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +523%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +935.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Pasta
Pasta
2
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +289.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5038.1%
Contains more OtherOther +829%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.4%
Contains more WaterWater +3196.2%

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
Pasta
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22874.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3306.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Pasta DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0.429g 95%
Copper 0.907mg 0.093mg 90%
Fats 53.95g 1.05g 81%
Manganese 2.04mg 0.224mg 79%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 0.124g 71%
Selenium 33.9µg 62%
Phosphorus 456mg 63mg 56%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 52%
Magnesium 229mg 18mg 50%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 0.992mg 42%
Saturated fat 8.711g 0.15g 39%
Protein 20.04g 5.15g 30%
Fiber 7g 28%
Zinc 3.36mg 0.56mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.034mg 24%
Calories 607kcal 131kcal 24%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.183mg 19%
Iron 2.61mg 1.14mg 18%
Potassium 632mg 24mg 18%
Calcium 117mg 6mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Choline 52mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Folate 83µg 64µg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.15mg 4%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.209mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 21.05g 24.93g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 24.93g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Sodium 5mg 6mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.247mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0.103mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 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 Pasta
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
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.561g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.