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Oat vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Oat and Walnut

  • Oat has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, however, Walnut is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Walnut covers your daily need of Copper 107% more than Oat.
  • Oat has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Walnut. While Oat has 1.349mg of Vitamin B5, Walnut has only 0.57mg.
  • Oat has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oats 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.
Oat
5
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4
Walnut
Contains more Iron +62.2%
Contains more Magnesium +12%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Zinc +28.5%
Contains more Manganese +44%
Contains more Calcium +81.5%
Contains more Copper +153.4%
Equal in Potassium - 441
Equal in Sodium - 2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Iron +62.2%
Contains more Magnesium +12%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Zinc +28.5%
Contains more Manganese +44%
Contains more Calcium +81.5%
Contains more Copper +153.4%
Equal in Potassium - 441
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.
Oat
2
:
8
Walnut
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +351.3%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
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 B1 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +351.3%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
3
:
2
Walnut
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +383.4%
Contains more Water +102%
Contains more Fats +845.1%
Equal in Protein - 15.23
Equal in Other - 1.78
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 Protein +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +383.4%
Contains more Water +102%
Contains more Fats +845.1%
Equal in Protein - 15.23
Equal in Other - 1.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
1
:
2
Walnut
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +310.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1760.9%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +310.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1760.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 55.67g 7.01g Oat
Protein 16.89g 15.23g Oat
Fats 6.9g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 66.27g 13.71g Oat
Calories 389kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g Oat
Fiber 10.6g 6.7g Oat
Calcium 54mg 98mg Walnut
Iron 4.72mg 2.91mg Oat
Magnesium 177mg 158mg Oat
Phosphorus 523mg 346mg Oat
Potassium 429mg 441mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 3.97mg 3.09mg Oat
Copper 0.626mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 4.916mg 3.414mg Oat
Selenium 4.9µg Walnut
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Walnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg Walnut
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.341mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.15mg Walnut
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 1.125mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.57mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.537mg Walnut
Folate 56µg 98µg Walnut
Vitamin K 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.17mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.625mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg 1.17mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg 0.424mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg 0.236mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.711mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg 0.753mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg 0.391mg Oat
Saturated Fat 1.217g 6.126g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 8.933g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 47.174g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oat Walnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Oat
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.909g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
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 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.

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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.