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Cream cheese vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cream cheese and Walnut

  • Cream cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Walnut has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 174% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cream 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Walnut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 29% 39% 109% 529% 84% 148% 0.26% 445% 27%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1655.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +234.1%
Contains more IronIron +2545.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +8711.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +518%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +223.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30936.4%
~equal in Calcium ~98mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 67% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Walnut
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.3% 1.2% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5455%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1382.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +858.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +988.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Walnut
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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 WaterWater +1192.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.6%
Contains more FatsFats +89.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.4%
Contains more OtherOther +40.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Walnut
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10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 47.174 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3081%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.933g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Walnut
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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 StarchStarch +483.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Walnut Opinion
Calories 350kcal 654kcal Walnut
Protein 6.15g 15.23g Walnut
Fats 34.44g 65.21g Walnut
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Walnut
Net carbs 5.52g 7.01g Walnut
Carbs 5.52g 13.71g Walnut
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Walnut
Magnesium 9mg 158mg Walnut
Calcium 97mg 98mg Walnut
Potassium 132mg 441mg Walnut
Iron 0.11mg 2.91mg Walnut
Sugar 3.76g 2.61g Walnut
Fiber 0g 6.7g Walnut
Copper 0.018mg 1.586mg Walnut
Zinc 0.5mg 3.09mg Walnut
Starch 0.35g 0.06g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 346mg Walnut
Sodium 314mg 2mg Walnut
Vitamin A 1111IU 20IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 1µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.7mg Cream cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 8.6µg 4.9µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.15mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1.125mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.537mg Walnut
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.7µg Walnut
Folate 9µg 98µg Walnut
Choline 27.2mg 39.2mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 20.213g 6.126g Walnut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 8.933g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 47.174g Walnut
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.233mg 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 0.657mg 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.567mg 0.424mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.395mg 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.175mg 0.391mg Walnut
Fructose 0g 0.09g Walnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Walnut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Cream cheese
32%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.087g)
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 cheaper?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.