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Liver vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Liver and Walnut?

  • Liver is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, yet Walnut is richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 778% higher.

We used Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Nuts, walnuts, english types in this comparison.

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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.
Liver
3
:
7
Walnut
Contains more Iron +515.8%
Contains more Zinc +117.5%
Contains more Selenium +1277.6%
Contains more Calcium +880%
Contains more Magnesium +1028.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.6%
Contains more Potassium +194%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Copper +150.2%
Contains more Manganese +1038%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Iron +515.8%
Contains more Zinc +117.5%
Contains more Selenium +1277.6%
Contains more Calcium +880%
Contains more Magnesium +1028.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.6%
Contains more Potassium +194%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Copper +150.2%
Contains more Manganese +1038%

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.
Liver
8
:
4
Walnut
Contains more Vitamin A +89885%
Contains more Vitamin C +1715.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1364%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +649.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +737.5%
Contains more Folate +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.537
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 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 A +89885%
Contains more Vitamin C +1715.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1364%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +649.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +737.5%
Contains more Folate +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.537

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
2
:
3
Walnut
Contains more Protein +70.8%
Contains more Water +1480.3%
Contains more Fats +1382%
Contains more Carbs +264.6%
Contains more Other +18.7%
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 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 +70.8%
Contains more Water +1480.3%
Contains more Fats +1382%
Contains more Carbs +264.6%
Contains more Other +18.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
1
:
2
Walnut
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1317.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4392.8%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1317.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4392.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 7.01g Walnut
Protein 26.02g 15.23g Liver
Fats 4.4g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 3.76g 13.71g Walnut
Calories 165kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g Liver
Fiber 0g 6.7g Walnut
Calcium 10mg 98mg Walnut
Iron 17.92mg 2.91mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 158mg Walnut
Phosphorus 241mg 346mg Walnut
Potassium 150mg 441mg Walnut
Sodium 49mg 2mg Walnut
Zinc 6.72mg 3.09mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 0.3mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 67.5µg 4.9µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 20IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 1µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg Walnut
Vitamin C 23.6mg 1.3mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.15mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 1.125mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.57mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.537mg Liver
Folate 163µg 98µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin K 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.17mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.596mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.625mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 1.17mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 0.424mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.236mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.711mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.753mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.391mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 1.41g 6.126g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 8.933g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 47.174g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver 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
397%
Liver
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.716g)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.