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Mixed nuts vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mixed nuts and Peanut

  • Mixed nuts are richer in Selenium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, yet Peanut is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Mixed nuts is 49% higher.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Peanuts, all types, raw.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +370.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.6%
Contains more IronIron +75.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.1%
~equal in Zinc ~3.27mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.934mg

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% 0.18% 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 0% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more FolateFolate +189.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~8.33mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.348mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~52.5mg

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
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.5%
Contains more OtherOther +23.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.7%
Contains more WaterWater +212.5%
~equal in Fats ~49.24g

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
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~15.558g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Peanut Opinion
Calories 607kcal 567kcal Mixed nuts
Protein 20.04g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 53.95g 49.24g Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mixed nuts
Net carbs 14.05g 7.63g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 16.13g Mixed nuts
Magnesium 229mg 168mg Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 92mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 632mg 705mg Peanut
Iron 2.61mg 4.58mg Peanut
Sugar 4.15g 4.72g Mixed nuts
Fiber 7g 8.5g Peanut
Copper 0.907mg 1.144mg Peanut
Zinc 3.36mg 3.27mg Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 376mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 18mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Mixed nuts
Vitamin E 7.82mg 8.33mg Peanut
Manganese 2.04mg 1.934mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 33.9µg 7.2µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.64mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.135mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.348mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0µg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 240µg Peanut
Trans Fat 0.055g 0g Peanut
Choline 52mg 52.5mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 8.711g 6.279g Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 24.426g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 15.558g Peanut
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.703mg 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 1.656mg 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.782mg 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 0.283mg 0.317mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 1.001mg 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.572mg 0.652mg Peanut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Peanut
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
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.432g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.