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Walnut vs. Canola oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Walnut and Canola oil?

  • Walnut is higher in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, yet Canola oil is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 176% more.

We used Nuts, walnuts, english and Oil, canola types in this article.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2394.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2540.7%
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% 350% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 179%
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 E +2394.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2540.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +53.4%
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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +53.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +608.3%
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
7% 64% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.142 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +608.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Canola oil Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 0g Walnut
Protein 15.23g 0g Walnut
Fats 65.21g 100g Canola oil
Carbs 13.71g 0g Walnut
Calories 654kcal 884kcal Canola oil
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g 0g Canola oil
Fiber 6.7g 0g Walnut
Calcium 98mg 0mg Walnut
Iron 2.91mg 0mg Walnut
Magnesium 158mg 0mg Walnut
Phosphorus 346mg 0mg Walnut
Potassium 441mg 0mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 0mg Canola oil
Zinc 3.09mg 0mg Walnut
Copper 1.586mg 0mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg 0mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 0µg Walnut
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Walnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg 17.46mg Canola oil
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0mg Walnut
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0mg Walnut
Folate 98µg 0µg Walnut
Vitamin K 2.7µg 71.3µg Canola oil
Tryptophan 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg Walnut
Methionine 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg Walnut
Trans Fat 0.395g Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 7.365g Walnut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 63.276g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 28.142g Walnut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 18.64g Canola oil
Omega-3 - ALA 9.137g Canola oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut Canola oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
44%
Canola oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
0%
Canola oil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.239g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Canola oil
Canola oil 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Canola oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172336/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.