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Walnut vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Walnut and Mixed nuts

  • Walnut has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Mixed nuts has more Selenium, Vitamin E, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 75% more.
  • Walnut has 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Mixed nuts. Walnut has 0.341mg of Vitamin B1, while Mixed nuts have 0.189mg.
  • Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, walnuts, english and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more IronIron +11.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +591.8%
~equal in Zinc ~3.36mg

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% 1.2% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
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 1.7% 0.18% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +160%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1017.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +585.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +111.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more FatsFats +20.9%
Contains more WaterWater +95.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.5%
Contains more OtherOther +61.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
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10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 47.174 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +222.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +218.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
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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
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +6900%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +70.8%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Mixed nuts Opinion
Calories 654kcal 607kcal Walnut
Protein 15.23g 20.04g Mixed nuts
Fats 65.21g 53.95g Walnut
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0.5mg Walnut
Net carbs 7.01g 14.05g Mixed nuts
Carbs 13.71g 21.05g Mixed nuts
Magnesium 158mg 229mg Mixed nuts
Calcium 98mg 117mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 441mg 632mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.91mg 2.61mg Walnut
Sugar 2.61g 4.15g Walnut
Fiber 6.7g 7g Mixed nuts
Copper 1.586mg 0.907mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 3.36mg Mixed nuts
Starch 0.06g 4.2g Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 346mg 456mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 2mg 5mg Walnut
Vitamin A 20IU 3IU Walnut
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 3.414mg 2.04mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 33.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.189mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.196mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 7.709mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 1.14mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.352mg Walnut
Vitamin K 2.7µg 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Folate 98µg 83µg Walnut
Trans Fat 0.055g Walnut
Choline 39.2mg 52mg Mixed nuts
Saturated Fat 6.126g 8.711g Walnut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 28.488g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 14.612g Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.22mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.596mg 0.703mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.826mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.17mg 1.656mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.424mg 0.782mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.236mg 0.283mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 0.753mg 1.001mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.391mg 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Fructose 0.09g 0g Walnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.585g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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