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Oysters vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Oysters and Walnut

  • Oysters is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Selenium, yet Walnut is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Oysters is 729% higher.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat 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.
Oysters
Oysters
5
:
5
Walnut
Walnut
Contains more Calcium +18.4%
Contains more Iron +216.5%
Contains more Zinc +2443.7%
Contains more Copper +259.8%
Contains more Selenium +706.1%
Contains more Magnesium +351.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.4%
Contains more Potassium +217.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +477.7%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Walnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Calcium +18.4%
Contains more Iron +216.5%
Contains more Zinc +2443.7%
Contains more Copper +259.8%
Contains more Selenium +706.1%
Contains more Magnesium +351.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.4%
Contains more Potassium +217.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +477.7%

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.
Oysters
Oysters
5
:
6
Walnut
Walnut
Contains more Vitamin A +340%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +847.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +780.3%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +35%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Walnut
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 +340%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +847.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +780.3%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +35%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
1
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4
Walnut
Walnut
Contains more Water +1821.1%
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Fats +1806.7%
Contains more Carbs +151.6%
Contains more Other +17.1%
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Walnut
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 Water +1821.1%
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Fats +1806.7%
Contains more Carbs +151.6%
Contains more Other +17.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
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2
Walnut
Walnut
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1665.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4367.2%
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Walnut
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1665.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4367.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
2
:
2
Walnut
Walnut
Contains more Starch +1400%
Contains more Glucose +1437.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Oysters
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Walnut
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 Starch +1400%
Contains more Glucose +1437.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 7.01g Walnut
Protein 11.42g 15.23g Walnut
Fats 3.42g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 5.45g 13.71g Walnut
Calories 102kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 0.9g 0.06g Oysters
Fructose 0g 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 1.23g 2.61g Oysters
Fiber 0g 6.7g Walnut
Calcium 116mg 98mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 2.91mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 158mg Walnut
Phosphorus 194mg 346mg Walnut
Potassium 139mg 441mg Walnut
Sodium 166mg 2mg Walnut
Zinc 78.6mg 3.09mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 1.586mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 39.5µg 4.9µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 20IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 1µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.15mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.125mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.537mg Walnut
Folate 14µg 98µg Walnut
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.046mg 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 0.716mg 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.762mg 0.424mg Oysters
Methionine 0.257mg 0.236mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.523mg 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.22mg 0.391mg Walnut
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Walnut
Trans Fat 0.068g Walnut
Saturated Fat 0.948g 6.126g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 8.933g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 47.174g Walnut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters 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
197%
Oysters
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.178g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.