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Walnut vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Walnut and Chinese cuisine different?

  • Walnut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Fiber, while Chinese cuisine is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Walnut covers your daily need of Copper 171% more than Chinese cuisine.
  • Walnut contains 23 times more Manganese than Chinese cuisine. Walnut contains 3.414mg of Manganese, while Chinese cuisine contains 0.147mg.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, walnuts, english and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types were used 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 +345.5%
Contains more Iron +162.2%
Contains more Magnesium +953.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +355.3%
Contains more Potassium +116.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +106%
Contains more Copper +3136.7%
Contains more Manganese +2222.4%
Contains more Selenium +36.7%
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 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +345.5%
Contains more Iron +162.2%
Contains more Magnesium +953.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +355.3%
Contains more Potassium +116.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +106%
Contains more Copper +3136.7%
Contains more Manganese +2222.4%
Contains more Selenium +36.7%

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 B1 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.5%
Contains more Folate +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +6210%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +792.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%
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 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.5%
Contains more Folate +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +6210%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +792.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +115.1%
Contains more Fats +1130.4%
Contains more Carbs +88.1%
Contains more Other +17.9%
Contains more Water +1836.6%
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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +115.1%
Contains more Fats +1130.4%
Contains more Carbs +88.1%
Contains more Other +17.9%
Contains more Water +1836.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +634%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2114.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +634%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2114.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +107.7%
Contains more Starch +2933.3%
Contains more Glucose +762.5%
Contains more Fructose +511.1%
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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +107.7%
Contains more Starch +2933.3%
Contains more Glucose +762.5%
Contains more Fructose +511.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 5.79g Walnut
Protein 15.23g 7.08g Walnut
Fats 65.21g 5.3g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 7.29g Walnut
Calories 654kcal 105kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.09g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.61g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 6.7g 1.5g Walnut
Calcium 98mg 22mg Walnut
Iron 2.91mg 1.11mg Walnut
Magnesium 158mg 15mg Walnut
Phosphorus 346mg 76mg Walnut
Potassium 441mg 204mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 409mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 1.5mg Walnut
Copper 1.586mg 0.049mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg 0.147mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 20IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 1.3mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.033mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.055mg Walnut
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 1.32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.443mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.161mg Walnut
Folate 98µg 45µg Walnut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 2.7µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.083mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg 0.313mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.314mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg 0.525mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.236mg 0.158mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0.317mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg 0.327mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg 0.207mg Walnut
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Walnut
Trans Fat 0.058g Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 1.217g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 2.13g Walnut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut Chinese cuisine
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.