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Walnut vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between walnut and soybean raw

  • Walnut has more manganese; however, soybean raw is higher in iron, folate, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin K, magnesium, and selenium.
  • Soybean raw covers your daily need for iron, 160% more than walnut.
  • The glycemic index of soybean raw is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, walnuts, english and Soybeans, mature seeds, 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.
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 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +182.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +307.5%
Contains more IronIron +439.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +263.3%
~equal in Copper ~1.658mg
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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 20% 0.33% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1640.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +282.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +195.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~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
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +227%
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120%
Contains more WaterWater +109.8%
Contains more OtherOther +173.6%

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
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +319.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.9%

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 raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Soybean raw DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 11.255g 239%
Iron 2.91mg 15.7mg 160%
Fats 65.21g 19.94g 70%
Folate 98µg 375µg 69%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.87mg 55%
Phosphorus 346mg 704mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.874mg 44%
Protein 15.23g 36.49g 43%
Potassium 441mg 1797mg 40%
Manganese 3.414mg 2.517mg 39%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 47µg 37%
Magnesium 158mg 280mg 29%
Selenium 4.9µg 17.8µg 23%
Calcium 98mg 277mg 18%
Zinc 3.09mg 4.89mg 16%
Saturated fat 6.126g 2.884g 15%
Choline 39.2mg 115.9mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.377mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 8.933g 4.404g 11%
Calories 654kcal 446kcal 10%
Fiber 6.7g 9.3g 10%
Copper 1.586mg 1.658mg 8%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 6mg 5%
Carbs 13.71g 30.16g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.793mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 1.623mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.85mg 1%
Net carbs 7.01g 20.86g N/A
Sugar 2.61g 7.33g N/A
Starch 0.06g 0%
Sodium 2mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.591mg 0%
Threonine 0.596mg 1.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.625mg 1.971mg 0%
Leucine 1.17mg 3.309mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 2.706mg 0%
Methionine 0.236mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 2.122mg 0%
Valine 0.753mg 2.029mg 0%
Histidine 0.391mg 1.097mg 0%
Fructose 0.09g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut Soybean raw
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
83%
Soybean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
244%
Soybean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.242g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.