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Mixed nuts vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mixed nuts and Sweet potato

  • Mixed nuts are richer in Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, yet Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Mixed nuts is 84% higher.
  • Mixed nuts contain 484 times more Saturated Fat than Sweet potato. Mixed nuts contain 8.711g of Saturated Fat, while Sweet potato contains 0.018g.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.

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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 +290%
Contains more Iron +327.9%
Contains more Magnesium +816%
Contains more Phosphorus +870.2%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +1020%
Contains more Copper +500.7%
Contains more Manganese +690.7%
Contains more Selenium +5550%
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 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +290%
Contains more Iron +327.9%
Contains more Magnesium +816%
Contains more Phosphorus +870.2%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +1020%
Contains more Copper +500.7%
Contains more Manganese +690.7%
Contains more Selenium +5550%

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 E +2907.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1284%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.4%
Contains more Folate +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +472800%
Contains more Vitamin C +380%
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 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +2907.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1284%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.4%
Contains more Folate +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +472800%
Contains more Vitamin C +380%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1176.4%
Contains more Fats +107800%
Contains more Other +193.9%
Contains more Water +3615.4%
Equal in Carbs - 20.12
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
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +1176.4%
Contains more Fats +107800%
Contains more Other +193.9%
Contains more Water +3615.4%
Equal in Carbs - 20.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2848700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104271.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2848700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104271.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +64.7%
Contains more Starch +201.2%
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
75% 15% 6% 4%
Starch: 12.65 g
Sucrose: 2.52 g
Glucose: 0.96 g
Fructose: 0.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +64.7%
Contains more Starch +201.2%
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 Sweet potato
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 14.05g 17.12g Sweet potato
Protein 20.04g 1.57g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 0.05g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 20.12g Mixed nuts
Calories 607kcal 86kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0g 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.15g 4.18g Mixed nuts
Fiber 7g 3g Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 30mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.61mg 0.61mg Mixed nuts
Magnesium 229mg 25mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 47mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 632mg 337mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 55mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.36mg 0.3mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0.907mg 0.151mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg 0.258mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 33.9µg 0.6µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.26mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2.4mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.078mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.061mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 0.557mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.8mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.209mg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 11µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg 1.8µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.031mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg 0.083mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.055mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg 0.092mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg 0.066mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg 0.029mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.089mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg 0.086mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg 0.031mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g 0g Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 8.711g 0.018g Sweet potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 0.001g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0.014g Mixed nuts
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Sweet 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
85%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.693g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.029999999999999g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.