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Mixed nuts vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mixed nuts and Porridge

  • The amount of Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 in Mixed nuts are higher than in Porridge.
  • Mixed nuts covers your daily Copper needs 96% more than Porridge.
  • Porridge contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +34.5%
Contains more Magnesium +4480%
Contains more Phosphorus +2940%
Contains more Potassium +3850%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +2484.6%
Contains more Copper +2167.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1110.7%
Contains more Iron +43.3%
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 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Calcium +34.5%
Contains more Magnesium +4480%
Contains more Phosphorus +2940%
Contains more Potassium +3850%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +2484.6%
Contains more Copper +2167.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1110.7%
Contains more Iron +43.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +39000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +684%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1382.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1505.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2607.7%
Contains more Folate +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +5600%
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% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +39000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +684%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1382.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1505.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2607.7%
Contains more Folate +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +5600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1291.7%
Contains more Fats +25590.5%
Contains more Carbs +100.1%
Contains more Other +1209.1%
Contains more Water +4112%
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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +1291.7%
Contains more Fats +25590.5%
Contains more Carbs +100.1%
Contains more Other +1209.1%
Contains more Water +4112%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101642.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12717.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101642.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12717.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 14.05g 10.02g Mixed nuts
Protein 20.04g 1.44g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 0.21g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 10.52g Mixed nuts
Calories 607kcal 50kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Sugar 4.15g 0.03g Porridge
Fiber 7g 0.5g Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 87mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.61mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 229mg 5mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 15mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 632mg 16mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 6mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.36mg 0.13mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0.907mg 0.04mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg 0mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 33.9µg 2.8µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Mixed nuts
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.02mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.055mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.025mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 0.52mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.071mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.013mg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 12µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0.1µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.02mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg 0.045mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.063mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg 0.11mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg 0.037mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg 0.027mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.078mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg 0.07mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg 0.033mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Porridge
Saturated Fat 8.711g 0.033g Porridge
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 0.028g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0.114g 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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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.678g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 - 42)
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.