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Walnut oil vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between walnut oil and eggs?

  • The amount of copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and iron in eggs is higher than in walnut oil.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 222% more.
  • Eggs contain 3 times less saturated fat than walnut oil. Walnut oil contains 9.1g of saturated fat, while eggs contain 3.267g.

We used Oil, walnut and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Egg
Egg
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
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.
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% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 38% 0% 0.22%
Egg
Egg
11
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 +73350%
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +842.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 24% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 63.3 g
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +459.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4376.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.1%

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 Egg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut oil Egg DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 63.3g 1.414g 413%
Copper 0mg 2mg 222%
Fats 100g 10.61g 138%
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg 124%
Selenium 0µg 30.8µg 56%
Choline 0.4mg 293.8mg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 22.8g 4.077g 47%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.513mg 39%
Calories 884kcal 155kcal 36%
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.398mg 28%
Saturated fat 9.1g 3.267g 27%
Phosphorus 0mg 172mg 25%
Protein 0g 12.58g 25%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Iron 0mg 1.19mg 15%
Vitamin K 15µg 0.3µg 12%
Folate 0µg 44µg 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Zinc 0mg 1.05mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.121mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.066mg 6%
Calcium 0mg 50mg 5%
Sodium 0mg 124mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 1.03mg 4%
Potassium 0mg 126mg 4%
Magnesium 0mg 10mg 2%
Manganese 0.026mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.12g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.064mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut oil Egg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Walnut oil
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.833g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.