Walnut vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between walnut and crackers
- Walnut is richer in copper, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, zinc, and fiber, yet crackers are richer in vitamin K, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for copper for walnut is 165% higher.
- Walnut contains 9 times more magnesium than crackers. Walnut contains 158mg of magnesium, while crackers contain 18mg.
- Walnut contains less sodium.
- Walnut has a lower glycemic index than crackers.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, walnuts, english and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +777.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +273.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1425% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +530.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +595.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +752.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +308.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +332.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +204% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +286.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2466.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +129.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +347.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +259.1% |
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Saturated fat
~5.562g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +82716.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +186% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +487.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +222.2% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 47.174g | 13.137g | 227% |
| Copper | 1.586mg | 0.104mg | 165% |
| Manganese | 3.414mg | 0.491mg | 127% |
| Fats | 65.21g | 26.43g | 60% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 69.3µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.537mg | 0.063mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 158mg | 18mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 726mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.456mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 0.49mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.125mg | 4.352mg | 20% |
| Starch | 0.06g | 49.69g | 20% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.3g | 18% |
| Protein | 15.23g | 6.64g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 3.03mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 13.71g | 61.3g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 248mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.91mg | 4.03mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 441mg | 118mg | 10% |
| Calories | 654kcal | 510kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.341mg | 0.416mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.933g | 6.553g | 6% |
| Choline | 39.2mg | 9.6mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 4.9µg | 6.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.57mg | 0.417mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 6.126g | 5.562g | 3% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 120mg | 2% |
| Folate | 98µg | 92µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.01g | 59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.61g | 8.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.076g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.596mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.625mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.17mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.236mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.711mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.753mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.391mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.09g | 0.29g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 724mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.564g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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