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Hamburger vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hamburger and walnut

  • Hamburger has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B3; however, walnut is higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Walnut covers your daily copper needs 166% more than hamburger.
  • Walnut has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of hamburger is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, 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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +690%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1642.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1473.3%
~equal in Calcium ~98mg
~equal in Iron ~2.91mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.09mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 ProteinProtein +12.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.8%
Contains more WaterWater +948.4%
Contains more FatsFats +354.1%
~equal in Other ~1.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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 -16.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +62.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12314.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 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 GlucoseGlucose +1350%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2155.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1004.5%
~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.
Hamburger Walnut
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Walnut Opinion
Calories 295kcal 654kcal Walnut
Protein 17.08g 15.23g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 65.21g Walnut
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Walnut
Net carbs 23.2g 7.01g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 13.71g Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Walnut
Magnesium 20mg 158mg Walnut
Calcium 102mg 98mg Hamburger
Potassium 226mg 441mg Walnut
Iron 2.88mg 2.91mg Walnut
Sugar 4.15g 2.61g Walnut
Fiber 0.9g 6.7g Walnut
Copper 0.091mg 1.586mg Walnut
Zinc 2.87mg 3.09mg Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Phosphorus 136mg 346mg Walnut
Sodium 414mg 2mg Walnut
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Walnut
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg Walnut
Manganese 0.217mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.15mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 1.125mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.537mg Walnut
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 2.7µg Walnut
Folate 56µg 98µg Walnut
Trans Fat 0.814g Walnut
Choline 39.2mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 5.096g 6.126g Hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 8.933g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 47.174g Walnut
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.17mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg 0.596mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.625mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg 1.17mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg 0.424mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg 0.236mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.823mg 0.753mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg 0.391mg Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g 0.09g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger 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
38%
Hamburger
32%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $5)

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. 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.