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Mixed nuts vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mixed nuts and powdered milk different?

  • Mixed nuts are higher in copper, manganese, vitamin E, vitamin B3, and magnesium; however, powdered milk is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for powdered milk is 135% higher.
  • Mixed nuts contain 51 times more manganese than powdered milk. While mixed nuts contain 2.04mg of manganese, powdered milk contains only 0.04mg.
  • Mixed nuts have less saturated fat.

Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +169.4%
Contains more IronIron +455.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1033.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +679.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.2%
~equal in Zinc ~3.34mg

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%
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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1093.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +159.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1620%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +514.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +125.8%

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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +102%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.5%
Contains more WaterWater +18.8%
Contains more OtherOther +111.1%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +259.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2097.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg 135%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0.665g 93%
Copper 0.907mg 0.08mg 92%
Manganese 2.04mg 0.04mg 87%
Calcium 117mg 912mg 80%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 1.205mg 78%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 7.924g 51%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.58mg 48%
Phosphorus 456mg 776mg 46%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 0.646mg 44%
Fats 53.95g 26.71g 42%
Saturated fat 8.711g 16.742g 37%
Magnesium 229mg 85mg 34%
Selenium 33.9µg 16.3µg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin A 0µg 258µg 29%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Iron 2.61mg 0.47mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 2.271mg 23%
Potassium 632mg 1330mg 21%
Sodium 5mg 371mg 16%
Protein 20.04g 26.32g 13%
Folate 83µg 37µg 12%
Choline 52mg 117.4mg 12%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 8.6mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.283mg 8%
Calories 607kcal 496kcal 6%
Carbs 21.05g 38.42g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.302mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 2.2µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Net carbs 14.05g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 38.42g N/A
Zinc 3.36mg 3.34mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0.714mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.