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Walnut oil vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Walnut oil and Macadamia different?

  • Macadamia has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5 than Walnut oil.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Macadamia is 100% higher.

Oil, walnut and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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.
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 +∞%
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 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +35%
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 +∞%
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% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +35%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +32%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Fats +32%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4114.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.2%
10% 24% 66%
Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 63.3 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4114.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut oil Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.22g Macadamia
Protein 0g 7.91g Macadamia
Fats 100g 75.77g Walnut oil
Carbs 0g 13.82g Macadamia
Calories 884kcal 718kcal Walnut oil
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 0g 4.57g Walnut oil
Fiber 0g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 0mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 0mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 0mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 0mg 188mg Macadamia
Potassium 0mg 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 0mg 5mg Walnut oil
Zinc 0mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Copper 0mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 0µg 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.162mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 0µg 11µg Macadamia
Vitamin K 15µg Walnut oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0mg 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0mg 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0mg 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0mg 0.018mg Macadamia
Methionine 0mg 0.023mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0mg 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0mg 0.195mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 9.1g 12.061g Walnut oil
Monounsaturated Fat 22.8g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 63.3g 1.502g Walnut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut oil Macadamia
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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Walnut oil
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.961g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.