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Spread vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between spread and mixed nuts

  • Spread has more vitamin B12; however, mixed nuts are richer in manganese, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, vitamin E, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Mixed nuts cover your daily manganese needs 88% more than spread.
  • Mixed nuts contain less sodium.
  • Mixed nuts have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mixed nuts is 24, while the glycemic index of spread is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
Spread
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +2762.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +875%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +474.5%
Contains more IronIron +230.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +597.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +672.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7746.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +249.5%

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.
Spread
4
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 0% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +345.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +165.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +256.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +4050%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.189mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
1
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 WaterWater +2798.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.6%
Contains more FatsFats +211.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.3%
~equal in Other ~2.88g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 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 -31.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +275.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +469.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Manganese 0.026mg 2.04mg 88%
Copper 0.13mg 0.907mg 86%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 14.612g 80%
Phosphorus 59mg 456mg 57%
Fats 17.34g 53.95g 56%
Magnesium 8mg 229mg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 7.584g 28.488g 52%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Sodium 1013mg 5mg 44%
Selenium 9.7µg 33.9µg 44%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 7.82mg 41%
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 7.709mg 37%
Fiber 0.2g 7g 27%
Protein 7.66g 20.04g 25%
Iron 0.79mg 2.61mg 23%
Zinc 1.02mg 3.36mg 21%
Folate 2µg 83µg 20%
Calories 235kcal 607kcal 19%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.352mg 18%
Potassium 110mg 632mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 1.14mg 14%
Cholesterol 38mg 0mg 13%
Saturated fat 5.977g 8.711g 12%
Calcium 12mg 117mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.196mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.7µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Carbs 11.94g 21.05g 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Choline 62.3mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.189mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 11.74g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Mixed nuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Spread
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.734g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 1008mg)
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

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.