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Walnut vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Walnut and Cream cheese

  • Walnut has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Cream cheese has more Vitamin A.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 174% more.
  • Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, walnuts, english and Cheese, cream.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1655.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +234.1%
Contains more IronIron +2545.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +8711.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +518%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +223.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30936.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.5%
~equal in Calcium ~97mg

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% 1.2% 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 0% 67% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1382.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +858.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +988.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5455%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.517mg

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.6%
Contains more FatsFats +89.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.4%
Contains more OtherOther +40.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1192.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
3
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 47.174 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3081%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.907g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
3
2% 91% 3% 3%
Starch: 0.06 g
Sucrose: 2.43 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.09 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +483.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Cream cheese Opinion
Calories 654kcal 350kcal Walnut
Protein 15.23g 6.15g Walnut
Fats 65.21g 34.44g Walnut
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Walnut
Net carbs 7.01g 5.52g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 5.52g Walnut
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg Walnut
Magnesium 158mg 9mg Walnut
Calcium 98mg 97mg Walnut
Potassium 441mg 132mg Walnut
Iron 2.91mg 0.11mg Walnut
Sugar 2.61g 3.76g Walnut
Fiber 6.7g 0g Walnut
Copper 1.586mg 0.018mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 0.5mg Walnut
Starch 0.06g 0.35g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 346mg 107mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 314mg Walnut
Vitamin A 20IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Manganese 3.414mg 0.011mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.023mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.091mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.517mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.056mg Walnut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.1µg Walnut
Folate 98µg 9µg Walnut
Choline 39.2mg 27.2mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 20.213g Walnut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 8.907g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 1.483g Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.069mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg 0.233mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.324mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg 0.657mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.236mg 0.191mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0.291mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg 0.395mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg 0.175mg Walnut
Fructose 0.09g 0g Walnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut Cream cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Walnut
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.087g)
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 cheaper?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.