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Mixed nuts vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mixed nuts and Potato different?

  • Mixed nuts have more Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Iron than Potato.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Mixed nuts is 89% higher.
  • Mixed nuts contain 782 times more Vitamin E than Potato. While Mixed nuts contain 7.82mg of Vitamin E , Potato contains only 0.01mg.
  • Potato has less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +875%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +895.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +1020%
Contains more Copper +724.5%
Contains more Manganese +920%
Contains more Selenium +8375%
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 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +875%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +895.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +1020%
Contains more Copper +724.5%
Contains more Manganese +920%
Contains more Selenium +8375%

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +78100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +626.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Folate +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +185%
Contains more Vitamin C +3840%
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +78100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +626.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Folate +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +185%
Contains more Vitamin C +3840%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +877.6%
Contains more Fats +59844.4%
Contains more Carbs +20.4%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Contains more Water +3710.1%
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
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +877.6%
Contains more Fats +59844.4%
Contains more Carbs +20.4%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Contains more Water +3710.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1424300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34690.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1424300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34690.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +2341.2%
Contains more Starch +264%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +2341.2%
Contains more Starch +264%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Potato
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 Potato Opinion
Net carbs 14.05g 15.39g Potato
Protein 20.04g 2.05g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 0.09g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 17.49g Mixed nuts
Calories 607kcal 77kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0g 0.26g Potato
Sugar 4.15g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 7g 2.1g Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 12mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.61mg 0.81mg Mixed nuts
Magnesium 229mg 23mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 57mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 632mg 425mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 6mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.36mg 0.3mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0.907mg 0.11mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg 0.2mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 33.9µg 0.4µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 2IU Mixed nuts
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.01mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.081mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.032mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 1.061mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.295mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.298mg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 15µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg 2µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.021mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg 0.067mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.066mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg 0.098mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg 0.107mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg 0.032mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.081mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg 0.103mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg 0.035mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g 0g Potato
Saturated Fat 8.711g 0.025g Potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 0.002g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0.042g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.686g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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 - 62)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.