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Walnut vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between walnut and artichoke

  • Walnut has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B1, and iron; however, artichoke has more vitamin C.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for copper is 151% more.
  • Walnut has 170 times more saturated fat than artichoke. Walnut has 6.126g of saturated fat, while artichoke has 0.036g.
  • Artichoke has a higher glycemic index than walnut.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, walnuts, english and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw.

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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
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 29% 39% 109% 529% 84% 148% 0.26% 445% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.2%
Contains more IronIron +127.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +586.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +530.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +284.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1233.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2350%

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
7
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 4.3% 0.33% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
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 39% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +373.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +362.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +448.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.046mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
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15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +365.7%
Contains more FatsFats +43373.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.4%
Contains more OtherOther +57.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1987%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
2
10% 14% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 47.174 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +178560%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73609.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Artichoke DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 0.064g 314%
Copper 1.586mg 0.231mg 151%
Manganese 3.414mg 0.256mg 137%
Fats 65.21g 0.15g 100%
Phosphorus 346mg 90mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.116mg 32%
Calories 654kcal 47kcal 30%
Saturated fat 6.126g 0.036g 28%
Protein 15.23g 3.27g 24%
Zinc 3.09mg 0.49mg 24%
Magnesium 158mg 60mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.933g 0.005g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.072mg 22%
Iron 2.91mg 1.28mg 20%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 11.7mg 12%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 14.8µg 10%
Selenium 4.9µg 0.2µg 9%
Folate 98µg 68µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.066mg 6%
Calcium 98mg 44mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.338mg 5%
Fiber 6.7g 5.4g 5%
Sodium 2mg 94mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.19mg 3%
Potassium 441mg 370mg 2%
Choline 39.2mg 34.4mg 1%
Carbs 13.71g 10.51g 1%
Net carbs 7.01g 5.11g N/A
Sugar 2.61g 0.99g N/A
Starch 0.06g 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 1.046mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.596mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0%
Leucine 1.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.236mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0%
Valine 0.753mg 0%
Histidine 0.391mg 0%
Fructose 0.09g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut Artichoke
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Walnut
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Artichoke
Artichoke is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.