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Walnut vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Walnut and Margarine

  • Walnut has more Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc, however, Margarine has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 176% more.
  • Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, walnuts, english and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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 +3166.7%
Contains more Iron +4750%
Contains more Magnesium +5166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +6820%
Contains more Potassium +2350%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 2
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 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3166.7%
Contains more Iron +4750%
Contains more Magnesium +5166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +6820%
Contains more Potassium +2350%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 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
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Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3310%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5866.7%
Contains more Folate +9700%
Contains more Vitamin A +17785%
Contains more Vitamin E +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3344.4%
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 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3310%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5866.7%
Contains more Folate +9700%
Contains more Vitamin A +17785%
Contains more Vitamin E +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3344.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +9418.8%
Contains more Carbs +1858.6%
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Water +305.9%
Equal in Other - 1.91
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
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +9418.8%
Contains more Carbs +1858.6%
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Water +305.9%
Equal in Other - 1.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335.2%
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 0.7g Walnut
Protein 15.23g 0.16g Walnut
Fats 65.21g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 13.71g 0.7g Walnut
Calories 654kcal 717kcal Margarine
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g 0g Margarine
Fiber 6.7g 0g Walnut
Calcium 98mg 3mg Walnut
Iron 2.91mg 0.06mg Walnut
Magnesium 158mg 3mg Walnut
Phosphorus 346mg 5mg Walnut
Potassium 441mg 18mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 3.09mg 0mg Walnut
Copper 1.586mg 0mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 0µg Walnut
Vitamin A 20IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 0.7mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0.2mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.01mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.037mg Walnut
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.023mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.009mg Walnut
Folate 98µg 1µg Walnut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 2.7µg 93µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg Walnut
Methionine 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg Walnut
Trans Fat 14.89g Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 15.189g Walnut
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 24.302g Walnut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut Margarine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.063g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.