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Pine nuts vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pine nuts and mixed nuts

  • Pine nuts are richer in manganese, copper, vitamin K, iron, zinc, and phosphorus, yet mixed nuts are richer in selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for pine nuts is 294% higher.
  • Pine nuts contain 9 times more vitamin K than mixed nuts. Pine nuts contain 53.9µg of vitamin K, while mixed nuts contain 5.7µg.
  • Pine nuts contain less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, pine nuts, dried 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 179% 4.8% 53% 207% 441% 176% 246% 0.26% 1148% 3.8%
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%
Contains more IronIron +111.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +46%
Contains more ZincZinc +92%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +331.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +631.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4742.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~229mg
~equal in Potassium ~632mg

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 2.7% 0.33% 187% 0% 91% 52% 82% 19% 22% 0% 135% 26% 30%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +845.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +274.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~52mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 68% 13% 2% 3%
Protein: 13.69 g
Fats: 68.37 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 2.28 g
Other: 2.58 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 FatsFats +26.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.9%
Contains more OtherOther +11.6%
~equal in Water ~2.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 33% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.899 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.764 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 34.071 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 69%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.45 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +193.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +20.3%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pine nuts Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Manganese 8.802mg 2.04mg 294%
Polyunsaturated fat 34.071g 14.612g 130%
Selenium 0.7µg 33.9µg 60%
Copper 1.324mg 0.907mg 46%
Vitamin K 53.9µg 5.7µg 40%
Iron 5.53mg 2.61mg 37%
Zinc 6.45mg 3.36mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 18.764g 28.488g 24%
Fats 68.37g 53.95g 22%
Vitamin B3 4.387mg 7.709mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.352mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.899g 8.711g 17%
Phosphorus 575mg 456mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.313mg 1.14mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.189mg 15%
Fiber 3.7g 7g 13%
Protein 13.69g 20.04g 13%
Folate 34µg 83µg 12%
Calcium 16mg 117mg 10%
Vitamin E 9.33mg 7.82mg 10%
Magnesium 251mg 229mg 5%
Calories 673kcal 607kcal 3%
Carbs 13.08g 21.05g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.196mg 2%
Starch 1.43g 4.2g 1%
Potassium 597mg 632mg 1%
Choline 55.8mg 52mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 9.38g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 3.59g 4.15g N/A
Sodium 2mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.37mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.542mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.991mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.54mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.259mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.524mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.687mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.341mg 0.572mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.112g 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.052g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.404g 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
Pine nuts Mixed nuts
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%
Pine nuts
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
246%
Pine nuts
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.812g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pine nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170591/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.

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