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Walnut oil vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Walnut oil and Muffin

  • Walnut oil has less Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Choline, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Walnut oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 31% more.
  • Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, walnut and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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.
Walnut oil
Walnut oil
1
:
9
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Walnut oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Walnut oil
Walnut oil
0
:
12
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.3%
Walnut oil
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%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut oil
Walnut oil
1
:
4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Fats +522.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Walnut oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Fats +522.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut oil
Walnut oil
2
:
1
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +372.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
Walnut oil
10% 24% 66%
Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 63.3 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +372.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%

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 Muffin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut oil Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 0g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 0g 4.49g Muffin
Fats 100g 16.07g Walnut oil
Carbs 0g 53g Muffin
Calories 884kcal 375kcal Walnut oil
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 0g 31.47g Walnut oil
Fiber 0g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 0mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 0mg 1.3mg Muffin
Magnesium 0mg 10mg Muffin
Phosphorus 0mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 0mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 0mg 336mg Walnut oil
Zinc 0mg 0.37mg Muffin
Copper 0mg 0.06mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 0µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.4mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg Muffin
Folate 0µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 15µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0mg 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0mg 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0mg 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0mg 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0mg 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0mg 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Walnut oil
Trans Fat 0.2g Walnut oil
Saturated Fat 9.1g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 22.8g 4.822g Walnut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 63.3g 8.103g Walnut oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut oil Muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
4%
Walnut oil
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Walnut oil
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.256g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.