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Walnut vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Walnut and Macadamia?

  • Walnut is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Macadamia is richer in Vitamin B1, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 92% higher.
  • Walnut has 9 times more Folate than Macadamia. Walnut has 98µg of Folate, while Macadamia has 11µg.
  • Walnut contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, walnuts, english and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw types in this comparison.

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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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +137.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.1%
Contains more IronIron +26.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21%

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +790.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.2mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.162mg
~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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.5%
Contains more WaterWater +199.3%
Contains more OtherOther +56.1%
Contains more FatsFats +16.2%
~equal in Carbs ~13.82g

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% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3040.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +559.1%

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
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +14.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +28.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +1650%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +82.3%
~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 Macadamia
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Macadamia Opinion
Calories 654kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Protein 15.23g 7.91g Walnut
Fats 65.21g 75.77g Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1.2mg Walnut
Net carbs 7.01g 5.22g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 13.82g Macadamia
Magnesium 158mg 130mg Walnut
Calcium 98mg 85mg Walnut
Potassium 441mg 368mg Walnut
Iron 2.91mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Sugar 2.61g 4.57g Walnut
Fiber 6.7g 8.6g Macadamia
Copper 1.586mg 0.756mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 1.3mg Walnut
Starch 0.06g 1.05g Macadamia
Phosphorus 346mg 188mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 5mg Walnut
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Walnut
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.54mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 4.9µg 3.6µg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.162mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.275mg Walnut
Vitamin K 2.7µg Walnut
Folate 98µg 11µg Walnut
Choline 39.2mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 12.061g Walnut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 1.502g Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.067mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg 0.37mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.314mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg 0.602mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg 0.018mg Walnut
Methionine 0.236mg 0.023mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0.665mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg 0.363mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg 0.195mg Walnut
Fructose 0.09g 0.07g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
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 - 5.935g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients

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

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