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Walnut vs. Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between walnut and seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless)

  • Walnut has more manganese and copper; however, seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless) is higher in magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, iron, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless) covers your daily magnesium needs 67% more than walnut.
  • Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless) contains 2 times less manganese than walnut. Walnut contains 3.414mg of manganese, while seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless) contains 2.181mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, walnuts, english and Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless).

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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 314% 30% 119% 203% 400% 164% 343% 3.3% 284% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +178.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.1%
Contains more IronIron +85.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.2%
~equal in Calcium ~100mg

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% 0.33% 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 30% 7.3% 0% 0% 188% 59% 56% 27% 180% 0% 0% 175% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.8%
~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
33% 36% 22% 5% 5%
Protein: 32.59 g
Fats: 36.29 g
Carbs: 21.9 g
Water: 4.65 g
Other: 4.57 g
Contains more FatsFats +79.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +114%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%
Contains more OtherOther +156.7%

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
28% 20% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.699 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.919 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 18.068 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Walnut Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless) DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 18.068g 194%
Magnesium 158mg 440mg 67%
Phosphorus 346mg 800mg 65%
Manganese 3.414mg 2.181mg 54%
Fats 65.21g 36.29g 44%
Copper 1.586mg 1.2mg 43%
Protein 15.23g 32.59g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.75mg 34%
Folate 98µg 233µg 34%
Iron 2.91mg 5.4mg 31%
Potassium 441mg 1350mg 27%
Zinc 3.09mg 6mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.782mg 19%
Saturated fat 6.126g 9.699g 16%
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 3mg 12%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 9mg 9%
Selenium 4.9µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.255mg 8%
Choline 39.2mg 7%
Calories 654kcal 506kcal 7%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Fiber 6.7g 5.5g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 8.933g 6.919g 5%
Carbs 13.71g 21.9g 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 22µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.456mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Sodium 2mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 7.01g 16.4g N/A
Calcium 98mg 100mg 0%
Sugar 2.61g N/A
Starch 0.06g 0%
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.492mg 0%
Threonine 0.596mg 1.205mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.625mg 1.174mg 0%
Leucine 1.17mg 2.226mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 1.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.236mg 0.529mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 2.029mg 0%
Valine 0.753mg 1.672mg 0%
Histidine 0.391mg 1.027mg 0%
Fructose 0.09g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
56%
Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
186%
Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.573g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless)
Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless)
Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless)
Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless) is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless)
Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless) 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. Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170596/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.