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Walnut vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Walnut and Candy bar

  • Walnut has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Zinc.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11728% more.
  • Walnut has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Candy bar. Walnut has 0.341mg of Vitamin B1, while Candy bar has 0.1mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, walnuts, english and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 +25.6%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +43.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +104.9%
Contains more Manganese +174.7%
Contains more Zinc +27.5%
Equal in Potassium - 407
Equal in Selenium - 4.7
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 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Calcium +25.6%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +43.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +104.9%
Contains more Manganese +174.7%
Contains more Zinc +27.5%
Equal in Potassium - 407
Equal in Selenium - 4.7

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241%
Contains more Folate +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +604.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28391.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14
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 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241%
Contains more Folate +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +604.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28391.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +93.5%
Contains more Water +154.4%
Contains more Carbs +245.7%
Equal in Protein - 15.5
Equal in Other - 1.8
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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +93.5%
Contains more Water +154.4%
Contains more Carbs +245.7%
Equal in Protein - 15.5
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +342.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.2%
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +342.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 43.3g Candy bar
Protein 15.23g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 65.21g 33.7g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 47.4g Candy bar
Calories 654kcal 522kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g 42.22g Walnut
Fiber 6.7g 4.1g Walnut
Calcium 98mg 78mg Walnut
Iron 2.91mg 0.97mg Walnut
Magnesium 158mg 110mg Walnut
Phosphorus 346mg 308mg Walnut
Potassium 441mg 407mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 156mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 1.586mg 0.774mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg 1.243mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 4.7µg Walnut
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Walnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.1mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.14mg Walnut
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 98µg 75µg Walnut
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.149mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg 0.52mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.534mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg 0.986mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.236mg 0.185mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.753mg 0.638mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg 0.385mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 4.678g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 10.65g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut Candy bar
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
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.448g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.