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Rice vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between rice and walnut

  • The amount of copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, fiber, zinc, iron, and vitamin B1 in walnut is higher than in rice.
  • Walnut covers your daily copper needs 169% more than rice.
  • Rice contains less saturated fat.
  • Rice has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rice is 60, while the glycemic index of walnut is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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.
Rice
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
Walnut
8
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 less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +880%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1160%
Contains more IronIron +142.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2198.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +530.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +704.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +623.3%

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.
Rice
1
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 0% 0% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
Walnut
10
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% 0.33% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +477.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +69%
Contains more CholineCholine +1766.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
2
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Walnut
3
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 CarbsCarbs +105.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1581.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +466.2%
Contains more FatsFats +23189.3%
Contains more OtherOther +323.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
1
32% 37% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Walnut
2
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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10051.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61971.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Walnut DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 47.174g 314%
Copper 0.069mg 1.586mg 169%
Manganese 0.472mg 3.414mg 128%
Fats 0.28g 65.21g 100%
Phosphorus 43mg 346mg 43%
Magnesium 12mg 158mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.537mg 34%
Saturated fat 0.077g 6.126g 27%
Calories 130kcal 654kcal 26%
Protein 2.69g 15.23g 25%
Fiber 0.4g 6.7g 25%
Zinc 0.49mg 3.09mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 8.933g 22%
Iron 1.2mg 2.91mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.341mg 15%
Potassium 35mg 441mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.15mg 11%
Folate 58µg 98µg 10%
Calcium 10mg 98mg 9%
Choline 2.1mg 39.2mg 7%
Carbs 28.17g 13.71g 5%
Selenium 7.5µg 4.9µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.7mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.57mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 1.125mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.7µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg 1%
Net carbs 27.77g 7.01g N/A
Sugar 0.05g 2.61g N/A
Starch 0.06g 0%
Sodium 1mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0.596mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.625mg 0%
Leucine 0.222mg 1.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0.236mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.711mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.753mg 0%
Histidine 0.063mg 0.391mg 0%
Fructose 0.09g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice 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
12%
Rice
32%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.049g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.