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Mixed nuts vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mixed nuts and pizza?

  • Mixed nuts have more copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin E, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6 than pizza.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for copper is 89% higher.
  • Pizza has 10 times less magnesium than mixed nuts. Mixed nuts have 229mg of magnesium, while pizza has 24mg.
  • Pizza is lower in saturated fat.
  • Pizza has a higher glycemic index (60) than mixed nuts (24).

We used Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types in this comparison.

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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 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +854.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +763.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +150.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +466.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.7%
~equal in Iron ~2.48mg

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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +842.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +340%
Contains more CholineCholine +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +180%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +12%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.195mg

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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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.9%
Contains more FatsFats +456.8%
Contains more OtherOther +19%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1975.5%

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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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +992.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +769.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.7%

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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1975%
Contains more StarchStarch +541.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Pizza DV% diff.
Copper 0.907mg 0.105mg 89%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 1.681g 86%
Manganese 2.04mg 0.36mg 73%
Fats 53.95g 9.69g 68%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 2.608g 65%
Magnesium 229mg 24mg 49%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.83mg 47%
Phosphorus 456mg 216mg 34%
Sodium 5mg 598mg 26%
Selenium 33.9µg 19.9µg 25%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 3.825mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.08mg 21%
Fiber 7g 2.3g 19%
Saturated fat 8.711g 4.465g 19%
Zinc 3.36mg 1.34mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.39mg 17%
Protein 20.04g 11.39g 17%
Calories 607kcal 266kcal 17%
Potassium 632mg 172mg 14%
Starch 4.2g 26.95g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg 8%
Calcium 117mg 188mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Choline 52mg 16.4mg 6%
Carbs 21.05g 33.33g 4%
Folate 83µg 93µg 3%
Iron 2.61mg 2.48mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.4mg 1%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 6.7µg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 3.58g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.195mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.246g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.