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Biscuit vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Biscuit and Walnut

  • Biscuit has more Selenium, and Calcium, while Walnut has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 167% higher.
  • Walnut contains 290 times less Sodium than Biscuit. Biscuit contains 580mg of Sodium, while Walnut contains 2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 Calcium +139.8%
Contains more Selenium +298%
Contains more Magnesium +777.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +111%
Contains more Potassium +264.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +472.2%
Contains more Copper +1834.1%
Contains more Manganese +803.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.91
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Calcium +139.8%
Contains more Selenium +298%
Contains more Magnesium +777.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +111%
Contains more Potassium +264.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +472.2%
Contains more Copper +1834.1%
Contains more Manganese +803.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.91

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 A +310%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1434.3%
Contains more Folate +60.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.341
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 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 A +310%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1434.3%
Contains more Folate +60.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.341

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Walnut
Contains more Carbs +225.3%
Contains more Water +610.1%
Contains more Other +79.8%
Contains more Protein +117.6%
Contains more Fats +300.1%
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 +225.3%
Contains more Water +610.1%
Contains more Other +79.8%
Contains more Protein +117.6%
Contains more Fats +300.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Walnut
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1033.2%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1033.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 7.01g Biscuit
Protein 7g 15.23g Walnut
Fats 16.3g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 44.6g 13.71g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.18g 2.61g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 6.7g Walnut
Calcium 235mg 98mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 2.91mg Walnut
Magnesium 18mg 158mg Walnut
Phosphorus 164mg 346mg Walnut
Potassium 121mg 441mg Walnut
Sodium 580mg 2mg Walnut
Zinc 0.54mg 3.09mg Walnut
Copper 0.082mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 0.378mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 19.5µg 4.9µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 20IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg Walnut
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.3mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.341mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.15mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 1.125mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.537mg Walnut
Folate 61µg 98µg Walnut
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.211mg 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 0.514mg 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.226mg 0.424mg Walnut
Methionine 0.132mg 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.313mg 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.161mg 0.391mg Walnut
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 4.324g 6.126g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 8.933g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 47.174g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.802g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.