Almonds vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are almonds and mixed nuts different?
- Almonds are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B2, fiber, calcium, copper, and iron, while mixed nuts are higher in selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Almonds cover your daily need for vitamin E 119% more than mixed nuts.
- Almonds contain 6 times more vitamin B2 than mixed nuts. Almonds contain 1.138mg of vitamin B2, while mixed nuts contain 0.196mg.
- Almonds are lower in saturated fat.
- Mixed nuts have a higher glycemic index (24) than almonds (0).
Nuts, almonds and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +129.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +726.8% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +227.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +480.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +113.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +142% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +156.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin E | 25.63mg | 7.82mg | 119% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.138mg | 0.196mg | 72% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 33.9µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.618mg | 7.709mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 7g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 3.802g | 8.711g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137mg | 0.352mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 117mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.329g | 14.612g | 15% |
| Iron | 3.71mg | 2.61mg | 14% |
| Copper | 1.031mg | 0.907mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.471mg | 1.14mg | 13% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 12.32g | 14.455g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 229mg | 10% |
| Folate | 44µg | 83µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 31.551g | 28.488g | 8% |
| Fats | 49.93g | 53.95g | 6% |
| Manganese | 2.179mg | 2.04mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.7µg | 5% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.003g | 0.082g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 481mg | 456mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 733mg | 632mg | 3% |
| Protein | 21.15g | 20.04g | 2% |
| Zinc | 3.12mg | 3.36mg | 2% |
| Calories | 579kcal | 607kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Starch | 0.72g | 4.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.205mg | 0.189mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 3.7g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 274kcal | 303kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 17g | 16g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 12 | 4.9 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 9.05g | 14.05g | N/A |
| Carbs | 21.55g | 21.05g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.35g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.015g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 52mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.211mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.601mg | 0.703mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.751mg | 0.826mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 1.656mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.568mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.132mg | 1.182mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.855mg | 1.001mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.539mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.002g | 0.013g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.15 g
Fats:
49.93 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
4.41 g
Other:
2.96 g
Protein:
20.04 g
Fats:
53.95 g
Carbs:
21.05 g
Water:
2.08 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +112% |
~equal in
Protein
~20.04g
~equal in
Fats
~53.95g
~equal in
Carbs
~21.05g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.329 g
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 | -56.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~28.488g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.72 g
Sucrose:
3.95 g
Glucose:
0.17 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.04 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
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 MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +483.3% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~4.15g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
