Walnut vs. Ginkgo nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between walnut and ginkgo nuts
- Walnut has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, iron, and vitamin B6; however, ginkgo nuts have more vitamin B3 and vitamin C.
- Walnut's daily need coverage for copper is 146% more.
- Walnut has 30 times more manganese than ginkgo nuts. Walnut has 3.414mg of manganese, while ginkgo nuts have 0.113mg.
- Ginkgo nuts are lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, walnuts, english and Nuts, ginkgo nuts, raw.
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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 | +485.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +191% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +478.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +808.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +179% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2921.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +256.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1053.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +433.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.23 g
Fats:
65.21 g
Carbs:
13.71 g
Water:
4.07 g
Other:
1.78 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
1.68 g
Carbs:
37.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +252.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3781.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +174.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1256.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.126 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
47.174 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.319 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.618 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1343.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7533.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 47.174g | 0.618g | 310% |
| Copper | 1.586mg | 0.274mg | 146% |
| Manganese | 3.414mg | 0.113mg | 144% |
| Fats | 65.21g | 1.68g | 98% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 124mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 158mg | 27mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.125mg | 6mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 27% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.126g | 0.319g | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 0.34mg | 25% |
| Calories | 654kcal | 182kcal | 24% |
| Iron | 2.91mg | 1mg | 24% |
| Protein | 15.23g | 4.32g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.933g | 0.619g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.537mg | 0.328mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 15mg | 15% |
| Folate | 98µg | 54µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.341mg | 0.22mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 2mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 4.9µg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 13.71g | 37.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.57mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
| Choline | 39.2mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 441mg | 510mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.01g | 37.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.61g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.596mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.625mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.17mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.236mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.711mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.753mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.391mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.09g | 0% |
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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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.807g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginkgo nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginkgo nuts is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)