Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Milk vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the differences between Milk and Walnut?

  • Walnut is richer than Milk in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 175% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Milk is lower.

We used Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Nuts, walnuts, english types in this article.

Infographic

Milk vs Walnut infographic
Infographic link

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.
Milk
1
:
9
Walnut
Contains more Calcium +27.6%
Contains more Iron +9600%
Contains more Magnesium +1336.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.2%
Contains more Potassium +194%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +635.7%
Contains more Copper +15760%
Contains more Manganese +113700%
Contains more Selenium +48.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Calcium +27.6%
Contains more Iron +9600%
Contains more Magnesium +1336.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.2%
Contains more Potassium +194%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +635.7%
Contains more Copper +15760%
Contains more Manganese +113700%
Contains more Selenium +48.5%

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.
Milk
4
:
8
Walnut
Contains more Vitamin A +880%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1605%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1351.4%
Contains more Folate +1860%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
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 A +880%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +6900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1605%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1351.4%
Contains more Folate +1860%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
:
4
Walnut
Contains more Water +2109.3%
Contains more Protein +351.9%
Contains more Fats +6622.7%
Contains more Carbs +174.7%
Contains more Other +137.3%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 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 Water +2109.3%
Contains more Protein +351.9%
Contains more Fats +6622.7%
Contains more Carbs +174.7%
Contains more Other +137.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
:
2
Walnut
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3124.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134682.9%
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3124.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134682.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
:
4
Walnut
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
2% 91% 3% 3%
Starch: 0.06 g
Sucrose: 2.43 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.09 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 4.99g 7.01g Walnut
Protein 3.37g 15.23g Walnut
Fats 0.97g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 4.99g 13.71g Walnut
Calories 42kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0g 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 5.2g 2.61g Walnut
Fiber 0g 6.7g Walnut
Calcium 125mg 98mg Milk
Iron 0.03mg 2.91mg Walnut
Magnesium 11mg 158mg Walnut
Phosphorus 95mg 346mg Walnut
Potassium 150mg 441mg Walnut
Sodium 44mg 2mg Walnut
Zinc 0.42mg 3.09mg Walnut
Copper 0.01mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 0.003mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 3.3µg 4.9µg Walnut
Vitamin A 196IU 20IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 1µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.7mg Walnut
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.15mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.125mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.537mg Walnut
Folate 5µg 98µg Walnut
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.143mg 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 0.319mg 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.282mg 0.424mg Walnut
Methionine 0.088mg 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.22mg 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.101mg 0.391mg Walnut
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 0.633g 6.126g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 8.933g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 47.174g Walnut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Milk Walnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
16%
Milk
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.493g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $4.4)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.