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Walnut vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between walnut and cherry pie

  • Walnut is richer than cherry pie in copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, zinc, folate, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for walnut is 168% higher.
  • Walnut contains 18 times more magnesium than cherry pie. Walnut contains 158mg of magnesium, while cherry pie contains 9mg.
  • Cherry pie contains less saturated fat.
  • Walnut has a lower glycemic index than cherry pie.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, walnuts, english and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe.

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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
9
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% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1655.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +880%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +472.7%
Contains more IronIron +57.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1959.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1445%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1053.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1607%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.2%

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
9
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 3.3% 9.7% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1479.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +263%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +443.9%
Contains more FatsFats +434.5%
Contains more OtherOther +154.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1025.3%

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
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +68.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1352.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Walnut Cherry pie
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 Cherry pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 3.247g 293%
Copper 1.586mg 0.077mg 168%
Manganese 3.414mg 0.2mg 140%
Fats 65.21g 12.2g 82%
Phosphorus 346mg 30mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.034mg 39%
Magnesium 158mg 9mg 35%
Fiber 6.7g 27%
Zinc 3.09mg 0.2mg 26%
Protein 15.23g 2.8g 25%
Calories 654kcal 270kcal 19%
Folate 98µg 27µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.148mg 16%
Saturated fat 6.126g 2.985g 14%
Iron 2.91mg 1.85mg 13%
Potassium 441mg 77mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.123mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 8.933g 5.314g 9%
Calcium 98mg 10mg 9%
Carbs 13.71g 38.5g 8%
Sodium 2mg 191mg 8%
Choline 39.2mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Selenium 4.9µg 7.8µg 5%
Vitamin A 1µg 29µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.125mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 1.276mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1mg 0%
Net carbs 7.01g 38.5g N/A
Sugar 2.61g N/A
Starch 0.06g 0%
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.596mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.088mg 0%
Leucine 1.17mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.236mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0.124mg 0%
Valine 0.753mg 0.104mg 0%
Histidine 0.391mg 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.09g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut Cherry pie
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
11%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.141g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.