Walnut oil vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between walnut oil and butter
- Walnut oil has more vitamin K and polyunsaturated fat; however, butter is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin B12.
- Butter covers your daily need for saturated fat, 207% more than walnut oil.
- Walnut oil has 21 times more polyunsaturated fat than butter. While walnut oil has 63.3g of polyunsaturated fat, butter has only 3.01g.
- Walnut oil has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, walnut and Butter, without salt.
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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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
63.3 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.01 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2003% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~23.43g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 63.3g | 3.01g | 402% |
| Saturated fat | 9.1g | 50.489g | 188% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 684µg | 76% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 215mg | 72% |
| Fats | 100g | 81.11g | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 2.32mg | 13% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 717kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 15µg | 7µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Choline | 0.4mg | 18.8mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.85g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 22.8g | 23.43g | 2% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Folate | 0µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sodium | 0mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Walnut oil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 41.389g)
Which food is cheaper?
Walnut oil is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)