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Walnut vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between walnut and arugula

  • Walnut is richer in copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B1, and zinc, yet arugula is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for walnut is 168% higher.
  • Walnut contains 71 times more saturated fat than arugula. Walnut contains 6.126g of saturated fat, while arugula contains 0.086g.
  • Walnut has a lower glycemic index than arugula.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, walnuts, english and Arugula, 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
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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 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +236.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.5%
Contains more IronIron +99.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1986.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +557.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +565.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +963.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.3%

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
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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 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +268.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +635.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +156.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3922.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~97µg

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% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +490.3%
Contains more FatsFats +9780.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +275.6%
Contains more OtherOther +27.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2153.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
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10% 14% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 47.174 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18130.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14688.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Walnut Arugula
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 Arugula DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 0.319g 312%
Copper 1.586mg 0.076mg 168%
Manganese 3.414mg 0.321mg 134%
Fats 65.21g 0.66g 99%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 108.6µg 88%
Phosphorus 346mg 52mg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.073mg 36%
Calories 654kcal 25kcal 31%
Saturated fat 6.126g 0.086g 27%
Magnesium 158mg 47mg 26%
Protein 15.23g 2.58g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.044mg 25%
Zinc 3.09mg 0.47mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.933g 0.049g 22%
Fiber 6.7g 1.6g 20%
Iron 2.91mg 1.46mg 18%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 15mg 15%
Vitamin A 1µg 119µg 13%
Selenium 4.9µg 0.3µg 8%
Calcium 98mg 160mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.086mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.305mg 5%
Choline 39.2mg 15.3mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.437mg 3%
Carbs 13.71g 3.65g 3%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.43mg 2%
Potassium 441mg 369mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 27mg 1%
Net carbs 7.01g 2.05g N/A
Sugar 2.61g 2.05g N/A
Starch 0.06g 0%
Folate 98µg 97µg 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 Arugula
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
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
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?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula 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. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.