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Walnut oil vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Walnut oil and Whey

  • Walnut oil has more Vitamin K, however, Whey has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Walnut oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 44% more.
  • Whey is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, walnut and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
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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Whey
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 +∞%
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 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +27677.8%
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
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Fats +27677.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +575354.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
10% 24% 66%
Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 63.3 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +575354.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut oil Whey Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.14g Whey
Protein 0g 0.85g Whey
Fats 100g 0.36g Walnut oil
Carbs 0g 5.14g Whey
Calories 884kcal 27kcal Walnut oil
Sugar 0g 5.14g Walnut oil
Calcium 0mg 47mg Whey
Iron 0mg 0.06mg Whey
Magnesium 0mg 8mg Whey
Phosphorus 0mg 46mg Whey
Potassium 0mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 0mg 54mg Walnut oil
Zinc 0mg 0.13mg Whey
Copper 0mg 0.004mg Whey
Manganese 0.001mg Whey
Selenium 0µg 1.9µg Whey
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Whey
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0mg Walnut oil
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.036mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.074mg Whey
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.031mg Whey
Folate 0µg 1µg Whey
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Whey
Vitamin K 15µg 0µg Walnut oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0mg 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0mg 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0mg 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0mg 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0mg 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0mg 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0mg 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Walnut oil
Saturated Fat 9.1g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 22.8g 0.1g Walnut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 63.3g 0.011g Walnut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut oil Whey
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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Walnut oil
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.87g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is cheaper (difference - $3.6)

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.