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Walnut oil vs. Cocoa butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Walnut oil and Cocoa butter different?

  • Walnut oil is higher in Polyunsaturated fat, however, Cocoa butter is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cocoa butter is 253% higher.
  • Walnut oil contains 21 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Cocoa butter. While Walnut oil contains 63.3g of Polyunsaturated fat, Cocoa butter contains only 3g.
  • Walnut oil has less Saturated Fat.

Oil, walnut and Oil, cocoa butter are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 38%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 37% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Fats - 100
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Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
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Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
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Equal in Fats - 100

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2010%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.3%
10% 24% 66%
Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 63.3 g
62% 34% 3%
Saturated Fat: 59.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2010%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut oil Cocoa butter Opinion
Fats 100g 100g
Calories 884kcal 884kcal
Vitamin E 0.4mg 1.8mg Cocoa butter
Vitamin K 15µg 24.7µg Cocoa butter
Saturated Fat 9.1g 59.7g Walnut oil
Monounsaturated Fat 22.8g 32.9g Cocoa butter
Polyunsaturated fat 63.3g 3g Walnut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut oil Cocoa butter
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet Equal
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
4%
Walnut oil
8%
Cocoa butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Walnut oil
0%
Cocoa butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 50.6g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Walnut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171030/nutrients
  2. Cocoa butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171421/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.