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Mixed nuts vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mixed nuts and walnut

  • Mixed nuts have more selenium, vitamin E, vitamin B3, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, walnut has more copper, manganese, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for copper is 75% more.
  • Mixed nuts have 11 times more Vitamin E than walnut. Mixed nuts have 7.82mg of Vitamin E, while walnut has 0.7mg.
  • Walnut is lower in saturated Fat.
  • Mixed nuts have a higher glycemic index than walnut.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
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 +44.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +591.8%
Contains more IronIron +11.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.4%
~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 1.7% 0.18% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
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 EVitamin E +1017.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +585.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +111.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +160%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 +31.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.5%
Contains more OtherOther +61.8%
Contains more FatsFats +20.9%
Contains more WaterWater +95.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +218.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +222.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 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 +6900%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +70.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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.
Mixed nuts Walnut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Walnut Opinion
Calories 607kcal 654kcal Walnut
Protein 20.04g 15.23g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 65.21g Walnut
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.3mg Walnut
Net carbs 14.05g 7.01g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 13.71g Mixed nuts
Magnesium 229mg 158mg Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 98mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 632mg 441mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.61mg 2.91mg Walnut
Sugar 4.15g 2.61g Walnut
Fiber 7g 6.7g Mixed nuts
Copper 0.907mg 1.586mg Walnut
Zinc 3.36mg 3.09mg Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g 0.06g Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 346mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 2mg Walnut
Vitamin A 3IU 20IU Walnut
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Walnut
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.7mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 33.9µg 4.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.15mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 1.125mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.57mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.537mg Walnut
Vitamin K 5.7µg 2.7µg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 98µg Walnut
Trans Fat 0.055g Walnut
Choline 52mg 39.2mg Mixed nuts
Saturated Fat 8.711g 6.126g Walnut
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 8.933g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 47.174g Walnut
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.17mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg 0.596mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.625mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg 1.17mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg 0.424mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg 0.236mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.711mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg 0.753mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg 0.391mg Mixed nuts
Fructose 0g 0.09g Walnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts 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
50%
Mixed nuts
32%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

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 - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.585g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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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