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Mayonnaise vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mayonnaise and Walnut

  • Mayonnaise has more Vitamin K, however, Walnut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Walnut covers your daily Copper needs 174% more than Mayonnaise.
  • Walnut has 318 times less Sodium than Mayonnaise. Mayonnaise has 635mg of Sodium, while Walnut has 2mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular 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 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
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 +15700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2105%
Contains more IronIron +1285.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +8247.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1960%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1547.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48671.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113%

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 0% 3.9% 66% 6% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
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 AVitamin A +225%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +368.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5937%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3310%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +231.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6612.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1860%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 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 FatsFats +14.8%
Contains more WaterWater +431.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1486.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2305.3%
~equal in Other ~1.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 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 +88.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~47.174g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 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 +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +406.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +100%
Contains more FructoseFructose +80%
~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.
Mayonnaise Walnut
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Walnut Opinion
Calories 680kcal 654kcal Mayonnaise
Protein 0.96g 15.23g Walnut
Fats 74.85g 65.21g Mayonnaise
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Walnut
Net carbs 0.57g 7.01g Walnut
Carbs 0.57g 13.71g Walnut
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Walnut
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Mayonnaise
Magnesium 1mg 158mg Walnut
Calcium 8mg 98mg Walnut
Potassium 20mg 441mg Walnut
Iron 0.21mg 2.91mg Walnut
Sugar 0.57g 2.61g Mayonnaise
Fiber 0g 6.7g Walnut
Copper 0.019mg 1.586mg Walnut
Zinc 0.15mg 3.09mg Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Phosphorus 21mg 346mg Walnut
Sodium 635mg 2mg Walnut
Vitamin A 65IU 20IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 16µg 1µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0.7mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Manganese 0.007mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 2.3µg 4.9µg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.15mg Walnut
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.125mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.537mg Walnut
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 163µg 2.7µg Mayonnaise
Folate 5µg 98µg Walnut
Trans Fat 0.187g Walnut
Choline 34.2mg 39.2mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 11.703g 6.126g Walnut
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g 8.933g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 47.174g Walnut
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.055mg 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 0.095mg 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.072mg 0.424mg Walnut
Methionine 0.035mg 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.074mg 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.026mg 0.391mg Walnut
Fructose 0.05g 0.09g Walnut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g 0g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise 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
41%
Mayonnaise
32%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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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