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Beechnuts vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beechnuts and Walnut

  • Beechnuts have more Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Walnut have more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 102% more.
  • Beechnuts have 12 times more Vitamin C than Walnut. Beechnuts have 15.5mg of Vitamin C, while Walnut has 1.3mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, beechnuts, dried and Nuts, walnuts, english.

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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 Potassium +130.6%
Contains more Calcium +9700%
Contains more Iron +18.3%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +758.3%
Contains more Copper +136.7%
Contains more Manganese +154.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 93% 0% 0% 90% 5% 10% 224% 175% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Potassium +130.6%
Contains more Calcium +9700%
Contains more Iron +18.3%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +758.3%
Contains more Copper +136.7%
Contains more Manganese +154.6%

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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Walnut
Contains more Vitamin C +1092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.4%
Contains more Folate +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 52% 76% 86% 17% 56% 158% 85% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.4%
Contains more Folate +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +144.3%
Contains more Water +62.2%
Contains more Other +107.9%
Contains more Protein +145.6%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 g
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Carbs +144.3%
Contains more Water +62.2%
Contains more Other +107.9%
Contains more Protein +145.6%
Contains more Fats +30.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.126
12% 46% 42%
Saturated Fat: 5.719 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 20.089 g
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +145.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.126

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beechnuts Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 7.01g Beechnuts
Protein 6.2g 15.23g Walnut
Fats 50g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 33.5g 13.71g Beechnuts
Calories 576kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g Beechnuts
Fiber 6.7g Walnut
Calcium 1mg 98mg Walnut
Iron 2.46mg 2.91mg Walnut
Magnesium 0mg 158mg Walnut
Phosphorus 0mg 346mg Walnut
Potassium 1017mg 441mg Beechnuts
Sodium 38mg 2mg Walnut
Zinc 0.36mg 3.09mg Walnut
Copper 0.67mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 1.341mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg Walnut
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Walnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg Walnut
Vitamin C 15.5mg 1.3mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B1 0.304mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.371mg 0.15mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B3 0.877mg 1.125mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.925mg 0.57mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B6 0.684mg 0.537mg Beechnuts
Folate 113µg 98µg Beechnuts
Vitamin K 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.221mg 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 0.367mg 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.367mg 0.424mg Walnut
Methionine 0.146mg 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.262mg 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.346mg 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.172mg 0.391mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 5.719g 6.126g Beechnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 21.892g 8.933g Beechnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 20.089g 47.174g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beechnuts Walnut
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
44%
Beechnuts
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Beechnuts
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.407g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/nutrients
  2. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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