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Fast food vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fast food and walnut

  • Fast food has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, walnut has more copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for copper is 163% more.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index than walnut.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 +314.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +485.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1210.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +158.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +856.3%
~equal in Iron ~2.91mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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% 0.33% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +399.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +14%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.341mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.57mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 CarbsCarbs +129.8%
Contains more WaterWater +844.7%
Contains more FatsFats +443%
Contains more OtherOther +17.1%
~equal in Protein ~15.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 -26.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +84.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2708%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 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 +38016.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2462.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2422.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Fast food Walnut
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Walnut DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 47.174g 303%
Copper 0.121mg 1.586mg 163%
Manganese 0.357mg 3.414mg 133%
Fats 12.01g 65.21g 82%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Magnesium 27mg 158mg 31%
Phosphorus 134mg 346mg 30%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.125mg 28%
Selenium 20.3µg 4.9µg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.537mg 25%
Fiber 1.7g 6.7g 20%
Calories 297kcal 654kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.15mg 16%
Sodium 331mg 2mg 14%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 8.933g 10%
Starch 22.87g 0.06g 9%
Saturated fat 4.493g 6.126g 7%
Potassium 197mg 441mg 7%
Carbs 31.5g 13.71g 6%
Folate 80µg 98µg 5%
Zinc 2.52mg 3.09mg 5%
Calcium 62mg 98mg 4%
Protein 16.52g 15.23g 3%
Fructose 2.27g 0.09g 3%
Iron 3.06mg 2.91mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.7mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.341mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2.7µg 2%
Choline 34.4mg 39.2mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.57mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 1µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 7.01g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 2.61g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.596mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.625mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 1.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.236mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.711mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.753mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.391mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Walnut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
43%
Fast food
32%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.633g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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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