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Walnut vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Walnut and Seed

  • Walnut has more Copper, and Manganese, while Seed has more Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Seed's daily need coverage for Fiber is 111% higher.
  • Seed contains 2 times less Copper than Walnut. Walnut contains 1.586mg of Copper, while Seed contains 0.924mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, walnuts, english and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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
4
:
6
Seed
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Copper +71.6%
Contains more Manganese +25.4%
Contains more Calcium +543.9%
Contains more Iron +165.3%
Contains more Magnesium +112%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.6%
Contains more Zinc +48.2%
Contains more Selenium +1026.5%
Equal in Potassium - 407
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 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Copper +71.6%
Contains more Manganese +25.4%
Contains more Calcium +543.9%
Contains more Iron +165.3%
Contains more Magnesium +112%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.6%
Contains more Zinc +48.2%
Contains more Selenium +1026.5%
Equal in Potassium - 407

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
6
:
5
Seed
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +170%
Contains more Vitamin C +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +684.9%
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 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +170%
Contains more Vitamin C +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +684.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
1
:
4
Seed
Contains more Fats +112.1%
Contains more Carbs +207.2%
Contains more Water +42.5%
Contains more Other +169.7%
Equal in Protein - 16.54
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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Fats +112.1%
Contains more Carbs +207.2%
Contains more Water +42.5%
Contains more Other +169.7%
Equal in Protein - 16.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
2
:
1
Seed
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.6%
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Walnut Seed
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Seed Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 7.72g Seed
Protein 15.23g 16.54g Seed
Fats 65.21g 30.74g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 42.12g Seed
Calories 654kcal 486kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g Seed
Fiber 6.7g 34.4g Seed
Calcium 98mg 631mg Seed
Iron 2.91mg 7.72mg Seed
Magnesium 158mg 335mg Seed
Phosphorus 346mg 860mg Seed
Potassium 441mg 407mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 16mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 4.58mg Seed
Copper 1.586mg 0.924mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg 2.723mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 55.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 20IU 54IU Seed
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.5mg Walnut
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1.6mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.62mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.17mg Seed
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 8.83mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.537mg Walnut
Folate 98µg 49µg Walnut
Vitamin K 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 0.596mg 0.709mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.801mg Seed
Leucine 1.17mg 1.371mg Seed
Lysine 0.424mg 0.97mg Seed
Methionine 0.236mg 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 1.016mg Seed
Valine 0.753mg 0.95mg Seed
Histidine 0.391mg 0.531mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 3.33g Seed
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 2.309g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 23.665g Walnut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut Seed
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
35%
Seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
221%
Seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seed
Seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.796g)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed 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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.