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Walnut vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Walnut and Puff pastry?

  • Walnut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, yet Puff pastry is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 163% higher.

We used Nuts, walnuts, english and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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.
Contains more Calcium +880%
Contains more Iron +11.9%
Contains more Magnesium +887.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +476.7%
Contains more Potassium +611.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +472.2%
Contains more Copper +1279.1%
Contains more Manganese +589.7%
Contains more Selenium +400%
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 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +880%
Contains more Iron +11.9%
Contains more Magnesium +887.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +476.7%
Contains more Potassium +611.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +472.2%
Contains more Copper +1279.1%
Contains more Manganese +589.7%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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 A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2726.3%
Contains more Folate +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +503.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.323
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2726.3%
Contains more Folate +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +503.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.323

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105.8%
Contains more Fats +69.4%
Contains more Other +78%
Contains more Carbs +233.3%
Contains more Water +81.8%
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
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +105.8%
Contains more Fats +69.4%
Contains more Other +78%
Contains more Carbs +233.3%
Contains more Water +81.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.828
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.828

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 44.2g Puff pastry
Protein 15.23g 7.4g Walnut
Fats 65.21g 38.5g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 45.7g Puff pastry
Calories 654kcal 558kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 6.7g 1.5g Walnut
Calcium 98mg 10mg Walnut
Iron 2.91mg 2.6mg Walnut
Magnesium 158mg 16mg Walnut
Phosphorus 346mg 60mg Walnut
Potassium 441mg 62mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 253mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 0.54mg Walnut
Copper 1.586mg 0.115mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg 0.495mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 20IU 1IU Walnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.55mg Walnut
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.323mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.019mg Walnut
Folate 98µg 55µg Walnut
Vitamin K 2.7µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.086mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg 0.198mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.275mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg 0.514mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg 0.144mg Walnut
Methionine 0.236mg 0.131mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0.367mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg 0.312mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg 0.158mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 5.502g Puff pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 8.828g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 22.228g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut Puff pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Walnut
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.624g)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.