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Mixed nuts vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mixed nuts and Pecan different?

  • Mixed nuts are higher in Selenium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Pecan is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Pecan is 107% higher.
  • Mixed nuts contain 9 times more Selenium than Pecan. While Mixed nuts contain 33.9µg of Selenium, Pecan contains only 3.8µg.
  • Pecan has less Saturated Fat.

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

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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.
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
6
:
4
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Calcium +67.1%
Contains more Magnesium +89.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.6%
Contains more Potassium +54.1%
Contains more Selenium +792.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +34.8%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Manganese +120.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.53
Mixed nuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Pecan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Contains more Calcium +67.1%
Contains more Magnesium +89.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.6%
Contains more Potassium +54.1%
Contains more Selenium +792.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +34.8%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Manganese +120.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.53

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.
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
7
:
3
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Vitamin E +458.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +560.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Contains more Folate +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +249.2%
Mixed nuts
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%
Pecan
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +458.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +560.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Contains more Folate +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +249.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
3
:
2
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Protein +118.5%
Contains more Carbs +51.9%
Contains more Other +94.6%
Contains more Fats +33.4%
Contains more Water +69.2%
Mixed nuts
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
Pecan
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +118.5%
Contains more Carbs +51.9%
Contains more Other +94.6%
Contains more Fats +33.4%
Contains more Water +69.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
0
:
3
Pecan
Pecan
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.9%
Mixed nuts
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
Pecan
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
2
:
2
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Starch +813%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 3.9
Mixed nuts
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
Pecan
10% 88%
Starch: 0.46 g
Sucrose: 3.9 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +813%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 3.9

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Pecan Opinion
Net carbs 14.05g 4.26g Mixed nuts
Protein 20.04g 9.17g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 71.97g Pecan
Carbs 21.05g 13.86g Mixed nuts
Calories 607kcal 691kcal Pecan
Starch 4.2g 0.46g Mixed nuts
Fructose 0g 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 4.15g 3.97g Pecan
Fiber 7g 9.6g Pecan
Calcium 117mg 70mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.61mg 2.53mg Mixed nuts
Magnesium 229mg 121mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 277mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 632mg 410mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 0mg Pecan
Zinc 3.36mg 4.53mg Pecan
Copper 0.907mg 1.2mg Pecan
Manganese 2.04mg 4.5mg Pecan
Selenium 33.9µg 3.8µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 56IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pecan
Vitamin E 7.82mg 1.4mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.1mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.66mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.13mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 1.167mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.863mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.21mg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 22µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg 3.5µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.093mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg 0.306mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.336mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg 0.598mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg 0.287mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg 0.183mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.426mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg 0.411mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg 0.262mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Pecan
Saturated Fat 8.711g 6.18g Pecan
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 40.801g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 21.614g Pecan
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0g 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 Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.531g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients
  2. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.