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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
10
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% 5.3% 66% 3% 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% 0.33% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
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 DV% diff.
Copper 0.019mg 1.586mg 174%
Manganese 0.007mg 3.414mg 148%
Vitamin K 163µg 2.7µg 134%
Phosphorus 21mg 346mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.537mg 41%
Magnesium 1mg 158mg 37%
Iron 0.21mg 2.91mg 34%
Protein 0.96g 15.23g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.341mg 28%
Sodium 635mg 2mg 28%
Zinc 0.15mg 3.09mg 27%
Fiber 0g 6.7g 27%
Saturated fat 11.703g 6.126g 25%
Folate 5µg 98µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 16.843g 8.933g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 47.174g 17%
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0.7mg 17%
Fats 74.85g 65.21g 15%
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg 14%
Potassium 20mg 441mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.15mg 10%
Calcium 8mg 98mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.57mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.125mg 7%
Selenium 2.3µg 4.9µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Carbs 0.57g 13.71g 4%
Vitamin A 16µg 1µg 2%
Choline 34.2mg 39.2mg 1%
Calories 680kcal 654kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg 1%
Net carbs 0.57g 7.01g N/A
Sugar 0.57g 2.61g N/A
Starch 0.06g 0%
Trans fat 0.187g N/A
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.596mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.625mg 0%
Leucine 0.095mg 1.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.072mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.035mg 0.236mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0.711mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 0.753mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.391mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0.09g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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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