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Walnut vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between walnut and feta

  • Walnut is richer in copper, manganese, magnesium, and iron, yet feta is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for walnut is 173% higher.
  • Walnut contains 122 times more manganese than feta. Walnut contains 3.414mg of manganese, while feta contains 0.028mg.
  • Walnut contains less saturated fat.
  • Walnut has a lower glycemic index than feta.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, walnuts, english and Cheese, feta.

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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%
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +731.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +611.3%
Contains more IronIron +347.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4856.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12092.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +403.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +206.1%
~equal in Zinc ~2.88mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~337mg

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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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%
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +206.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +462.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
Feta
2
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +206.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +235.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1256.8%
Contains more OtherOther +192.1%
~equal in Protein ~14.21g

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
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +93.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7882.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Feta DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 0.591g 311%
Copper 1.586mg 0.032mg 173%
Manganese 3.414mg 0.028mg 147%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg 70%
Fats 65.21g 21.28g 68%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.844mg 53%
Saturated fat 6.126g 14.946g 40%
Calcium 98mg 493mg 40%
Sodium 2mg 917mg 40%
Magnesium 158mg 19mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Iron 2.91mg 0.65mg 28%
Fiber 6.7g 0g 27%
Calories 654kcal 264kcal 20%
Selenium 4.9µg 15µg 18%
Folate 98µg 32µg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.154mg 16%
Vitamin A 1µg 125µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8.933g 4.623g 11%
Potassium 441mg 62mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.424mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.967mg 8%
Choline 39.2mg 15.4mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.18mg 3%
Carbs 13.71g 4.09g 3%
Zinc 3.09mg 2.88mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Protein 15.23g 14.21g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 1.8µg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.991mg 1%
Phosphorus 346mg 337mg 1%
Net carbs 7.01g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 2.61g 4.09g N/A
Starch 0.06g 0%
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.596mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.17mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.236mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.753mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.391mg 0.397mg 0%
Fructose 0.09g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 915mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.