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Soybean vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Soybean and Walnut

  • Soybean is richer in Iron, and Vitamin K, yet Walnut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Walnut is 131% higher.
  • Soybean contains 7 times more Vitamin K than Walnut. Soybean contains 19.2µg of Vitamin K, while Walnut contains 2.7µg.
  • Soybean contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
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Walnut
Contains more Iron +76.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +49%
Contains more Magnesium +83.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Zinc +168.7%
Contains more Copper +289.7%
Contains more Manganese +314.3%
Equal in Calcium - 98
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Iron +76.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +49%
Contains more Magnesium +83.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Zinc +168.7%
Contains more Copper +289.7%
Contains more Manganese +314.3%
Equal in Calcium - 98

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 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin K +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.5%
Contains more Folate +81.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
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 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin K +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.5%
Contains more Folate +81.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Walnut
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Water +1436.9%
Contains more Fats +627%
Contains more Carbs +64%
Equal in Other - 1.78
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 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 +19.6%
Contains more Water +1436.9%
Contains more Fats +627%
Contains more Carbs +64%
Equal in Other - 1.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Walnut
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +831.6%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +831.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 2.36g 7.01g Walnut
Protein 18.21g 15.23g Soybean
Fats 8.97g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 8.36g 13.71g Walnut
Calories 172kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 3g 2.61g Walnut
Fiber 6g 6.7g Walnut
Calcium 102mg 98mg Soybean
Iron 5.14mg 2.91mg Soybean
Magnesium 86mg 158mg Walnut
Phosphorus 245mg 346mg Walnut
Potassium 515mg 441mg Soybean
Sodium 1mg 2mg Soybean
Zinc 1.15mg 3.09mg Walnut
Copper 0.407mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 0.824mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 7.3µg 4.9µg Soybean
Vitamin A 9IU 20IU Walnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.7mg Walnut
Vitamin C 1.7mg 1.3mg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.15mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 0.399mg 1.125mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.537mg Walnut
Folate 54µg 98µg Walnut
Vitamin K 19.2µg 2.7µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.17mg Soybean
Threonine 0.723mg 0.596mg Soybean
Isoleucine 0.807mg 0.625mg Soybean
Leucine 1.355mg 1.17mg Soybean
Lysine 1.108mg 0.424mg Soybean
Methionine 0.224mg 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.711mg Soybean
Valine 0.831mg 0.753mg Soybean
Histidine 0.449mg 0.391mg Soybean
Saturated Fat 1.297g 6.126g Soybean
Monounsaturated Fat 1.981g 8.933g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 5.064g 47.174g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soybean 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
23%
Soybean
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Soybean
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.829g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean
Soybean is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.