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Walnut vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Walnut and Butter cookie

  • Walnut has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Fiber, however, Butter cookie is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Walnut covers your daily Copper needs 154% more than Butter cookie.
  • Butter cookie has 20 times less Manganese than Walnut. Walnut has 3.414mg of Manganese, while Butter cookie has 0.17mg.
  • Walnut contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, walnuts, english and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched.

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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 more Calcium +237.9%
Contains more Iron +31.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.2%
Contains more Potassium +297.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +713.2%
Contains more Copper +693%
Contains more Manganese +1908.2%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Calcium +237.9%
Contains more Iron +31.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.2%
Contains more Potassium +297.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +713.2%
Contains more Copper +693%
Contains more Manganese +1908.2%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1391.7%
Contains more Folate +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3265%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.37
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1391.7%
Contains more Folate +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3265%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.37

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +149.7%
Contains more Fats +246.9%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +402.6%
Contains more Water +13%
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
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +149.7%
Contains more Fats +246.9%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +402.6%
Contains more Water +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4703.9%
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4703.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Butter cookie Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 68.1g Butter cookie
Protein 15.23g 6.1g Walnut
Fats 65.21g 18.8g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 68.9g Butter cookie
Calories 654kcal 467kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g 20.24g Walnut
Fiber 6.7g 0.8g Walnut
Calcium 98mg 29mg Walnut
Iron 2.91mg 2.22mg Walnut
Magnesium 158mg 12mg Walnut
Phosphorus 346mg 102mg Walnut
Potassium 441mg 111mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 282mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 0.38mg Walnut
Copper 1.586mg 0.2mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg 0.17mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 8.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 20IU 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.58mg Walnut
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.37mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.335mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 3.19mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.488mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.036mg Walnut
Folate 98µg 76µg Walnut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 2.7µg 1.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.084mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg 0.215mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.277mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg 0.471mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg 0.308mg Walnut
Methionine 0.236mg 0.131mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0.299mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg 0.315mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg 0.136mg Walnut
Cholesterol 0mg 117mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 11.051g Walnut
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 5.522g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 0.982g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut Butter cookie
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
33%
Walnut
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.