Corn grain vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corn grain and walnut different?
- Corn grain is higher in selenium and vitamin B3; however, walnut is richer in copper, manganese, folate, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for walnut is 141% higher.
- Corn grain contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than walnut. While corn grain contains 3.627mg of vitamin B3, walnut contains only 1.125mg.
- Corn grain has less saturated fat.
- Walnut has a lower glycemic index (0) than corn grain (52).
Corn grain, yellow and Nuts, walnuts, english are the varieties used in this article.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +216.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +24.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +405.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +603.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +222.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +415.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.42 g
Fats:
4.74 g
Carbs:
74.26 g
Water:
10.37 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
15.23 g
Fats:
65.21 g
Carbs:
13.71 g
Water:
4.07 g
Other:
1.78 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +441.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +154.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1275.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.163 g
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 | -89.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +614.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2081% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.163g | 47.174g | 300% |
| Copper | 0.314mg | 1.586mg | 141% |
| Manganese | 0.485mg | 3.414mg | 127% |
| Fats | 4.74g | 65.21g | 93% |
| Saturated fat | 0.667g | 6.126g | 25% |
| Folate | 19µg | 98µg | 20% |
| Carbs | 74.26g | 13.71g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.251g | 8.933g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 346mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 15.5µg | 4.9µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.627mg | 1.125mg | 16% |
| Calories | 365kcal | 654kcal | 14% |
| Protein | 9.42g | 15.23g | 12% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 98mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.21mg | 3.09mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.622mg | 0.537mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 127mg | 158mg | 7% |
| Choline | 39.2mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 287mg | 441mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.201mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.385mg | 0.341mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg | 0.57mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 2.91mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 6.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 66.96g | 7.01g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.64g | 2.61g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.337mg | 0.625mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.155mg | 1.17mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.265mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.197mg | 0.236mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.477mg | 0.753mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.287mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.09g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
31%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
152%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grain is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.459g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grain is cheaper (difference - $5)
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.