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Palm oil vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Palm oil and Mixed nuts

  • Palm oil has more Vitamin E , however, Mixed nuts has more Copper, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Palm oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 203% more.
  • Palm oil has 2 times more Vitamin E than Mixed nuts. Palm oil has 15.94mg of Vitamin E , while Mixed nuts have 7.82mg.
  • Mixed nuts are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, palm and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +26000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +26000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 319% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 20%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +85.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
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
Contains more Fats +85.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.1%
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 49.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.3 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Palm oil Mixed nuts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Palm oil Mixed nuts Opinion
Net carbs 0g 14.05g Mixed nuts
Protein 0g 20.04g Mixed nuts
Fats 100g 53.95g Palm oil
Carbs 0g 21.05g Mixed nuts
Calories 884kcal 607kcal Palm oil
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Sugar 0g 4.15g Palm oil
Fiber 0g 7g Mixed nuts
Calcium 0mg 117mg Mixed nuts
Iron 0.01mg 2.61mg Mixed nuts
Magnesium 0mg 229mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 0mg 456mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 0mg 632mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 0mg 5mg Palm oil
Zinc 0mg 3.36mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0mg 0.907mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 0µg 33.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Mixed nuts
Vitamin E 15.94mg 7.82mg Palm oil
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.189mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.196mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 0mg 7.709mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.14mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.352mg Mixed nuts
Folate 0µg 83µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 8µg 5.7µg Palm oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.22mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0mg 0.703mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0mg 0.826mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 0mg 1.656mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0mg 0.782mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0mg 0.283mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 0mg 1.001mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0mg 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Palm oil
Saturated Fat 49.3g 8.711g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 37g 28.488g Palm oil
Polyunsaturated fat 9.3g 14.612g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Palm oil Mixed nuts
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
28%
Palm oil
52%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Palm oil
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Palm oil
Palm oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Palm oil
Palm oil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Palm oil
Palm oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Palm oil
Palm oil is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 40.589g)
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. Palm oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171015/nutrients
  2. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.