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Mixed nuts vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mixed nuts and Walnut

  • Mixed nuts have more Selenium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, however, Walnut have more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 75% more.
  • Mixed nuts have 11 times more Vitamin E than Walnut. Mixed nuts have 7.82mg of Vitamin E , while Walnut has 0.7mg.
  • Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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 Calcium +19.4%
Contains more Magnesium +44.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +591.8%
Contains more Iron +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Copper +74.9%
Contains more Manganese +67.4%
Equal in Zinc - 3.09
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Calcium +19.4%
Contains more Magnesium +44.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +591.8%
Contains more Iron +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Copper +74.9%
Contains more Manganese +67.4%
Equal in Zinc - 3.09

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 E +1017.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +585.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.6%
Contains more Folate +18.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
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 E +1017.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +585.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.6%
Contains more Folate +18.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +53.5%
Contains more Other +61.8%
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Contains more Water +95.7%
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
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 Protein +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +53.5%
Contains more Other +61.8%
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Contains more Water +95.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.8%
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +6900%
Contains more Sucrose +70.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
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 Starch +6900%
Contains more Sucrose +70.8%
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.
Mixed nuts Walnut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 14.05g 7.01g Mixed nuts
Protein 20.04g 15.23g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 21.05g 13.71g Mixed nuts
Calories 607kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 4.2g 0.06g Mixed nuts
Fructose 0g 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 4.15g 2.61g Walnut
Fiber 7g 6.7g Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 98mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.61mg 2.91mg Walnut
Magnesium 229mg 158mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 346mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 632mg 441mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 2mg Walnut
Zinc 3.36mg 3.09mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0.907mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 2.04mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 33.9µg 4.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 20IU Walnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Walnut
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.7mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.3mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.15mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 1.125mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.57mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.537mg Walnut
Folate 83µg 98µg Walnut
Vitamin K 5.7µg 2.7µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.17mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg 0.596mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.625mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg 1.17mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg 0.424mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg 0.236mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.711mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg 0.753mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg 0.391mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Walnut
Saturated Fat 8.711g 6.126g Walnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 8.933g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 47.174g Walnut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts 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
52%
Mixed nuts
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.585g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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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