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Walnut vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Walnut and Soybean meal

  • Soybean meal is richer than Walnut in Iron, Potassium, Folate, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Soybean meal is 135% higher.
  • Walnut contains 23 times more Saturated Fat than Soybean meal. Walnut contains 6.126g of Saturated Fat, while Soybean meal contains 0.268g.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, walnuts, english and Soy meal, defatted, raw.

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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 less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +48.5%
Contains more Calcium +149%
Contains more Iron +370.8%
Contains more Magnesium +93.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.6%
Contains more Potassium +464.6%
Contains more Zinc +63.8%
Contains more Copper +26.1%
Contains more Manganese +11.3%
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 74% 514% 219% 301% 220% 1% 138% 667% 496% 18%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Selenium +48.5%
Contains more Calcium +149%
Contains more Iron +370.8%
Contains more Magnesium +93.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.6%
Contains more Potassium +464.6%
Contains more Zinc +63.8%
Contains more Copper +26.1%
Contains more Manganese +11.3%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.7%
Contains more Folate +209.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.569
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 3% 0% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 132% 228% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.7%
Contains more Folate +209.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.569

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2628.5%
Contains more Protein +223%
Contains more Carbs +161.8%
Contains more Water +70.5%
Contains more Other +213.5%
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
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Fats +2628.5%
Contains more Protein +223%
Contains more Carbs +161.8%
Contains more Water +70.5%
Contains more Other +213.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2084.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4414.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.045 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2084.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4414.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Walnut Soybean meal
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Soybean meal Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 35.89g Soybean meal
Protein 15.23g 49.2g Soybean meal
Fats 65.21g 2.39g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 35.89g Soybean meal
Calories 654kcal 337kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g Soybean meal
Fiber 6.7g Walnut
Calcium 98mg 244mg Soybean meal
Iron 2.91mg 13.7mg Soybean meal
Magnesium 158mg 306mg Soybean meal
Phosphorus 346mg 701mg Soybean meal
Potassium 441mg 2490mg Soybean meal
Sodium 2mg 3mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 5.06mg Soybean meal
Copper 1.586mg 2mg Soybean meal
Manganese 3.414mg 3.8mg Soybean meal
Selenium 4.9µg 3.3µg Walnut
Vitamin A 20IU 40IU Soybean meal
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Soybean meal
Vitamin E 0.7mg Walnut
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.691mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.251mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 2.587mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 1.976mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.569mg Soybean meal
Folate 98µg 303µg Soybean meal
Vitamin K 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.653mg Soybean meal
Threonine 0.596mg 1.952mg Soybean meal
Isoleucine 0.625mg 2.18mg Soybean meal
Leucine 1.17mg 3.66mg Soybean meal
Lysine 0.424mg 2.991mg Soybean meal
Methionine 0.236mg 0.606mg Soybean meal
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 2.346mg Soybean meal
Valine 0.753mg 2.243mg Soybean meal
Histidine 0.391mg 1.212mg Soybean meal
Saturated Fat 6.126g 0.268g Soybean meal
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 0.409g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 1.045g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut Soybean meal
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
63%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.858g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.