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Margarine vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Margarine and Walnut

  • Margarine has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , however, Walnut has more Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 176% more.
  • Margarine has 819 times more Vitamin A RAE than Walnut. Margarine has 819µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Walnut has 1µg.
  • Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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.
Contains more Calcium +3166.7%
Contains more Iron +4750%
Contains more Magnesium +5166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +6820%
Contains more Potassium +2350%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Calcium +3166.7%
Contains more Iron +4750%
Contains more Magnesium +5166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +6820%
Contains more Potassium +2350%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 2

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 +17785%
Contains more Vitamin E +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3344.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3310%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5866.7%
Contains more Folate +9700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
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 +17785%
Contains more Vitamin E +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3344.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3310%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5866.7%
Contains more Folate +9700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Water +305.9%
Contains more Protein +9418.8%
Contains more Carbs +1858.6%
Equal in Other - 1.78
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 Fats +23.8%
Contains more Water +305.9%
Contains more Protein +9418.8%
Contains more Carbs +1858.6%
Equal in Other - 1.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.1%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 7.01g Walnut
Protein 0.16g 15.23g Walnut
Fats 80.71g 65.21g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 13.71g Walnut
Calories 717kcal 654kcal Margarine
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 0g 2.61g Margarine
Fiber 0g 6.7g Walnut
Calcium 3mg 98mg Walnut
Iron 0.06mg 2.91mg Walnut
Magnesium 3mg 158mg Walnut
Phosphorus 5mg 346mg Walnut
Potassium 18mg 441mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0mg 3.09mg Walnut
Copper 0mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 0µg 4.9µg Walnut
Vitamin A 3577IU 20IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 1µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.7mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.3mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.15mg Walnut
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 1.125mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.537mg Walnut
Folate 1µg 98µg Walnut
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 2.7µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg Walnut
Methionine 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg Walnut
Trans Fat 14.89g Walnut
Saturated Fat 15.189g 6.126g Walnut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 8.933g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 47.174g Walnut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine Walnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
Margarine
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.063g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.