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Walnut vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between walnut and squid

  • Walnut is richer in manganese and copper, yet squid is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for squid is 225% higher.
  • Walnut contains 26 times more saturated fat than squid. Walnut contains 6.126g of saturated fat, while squid contains 0.236g.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, walnuts, english and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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%
Squid
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1533.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.4%
Contains more IronIron +272.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +12%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1728.6%

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%
Squid
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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 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1905.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +308.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1052.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Squid
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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +4557.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +736%
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1401.7%
Contains more OtherOther +88.8%

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
Squid
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35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5414.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17502.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Squid DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 0.268g 313%
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg 225%
Selenium 4.9µg 89.6µg 154%
Manganese 3.414mg 0.209mg 139%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 1.729mg 121%
Iron 2.91mg 10.84mg 99%
Fats 65.21g 1.4g 98%
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg 75%
Copper 1.586mg 0.998mg 65%
Protein 15.23g 32.48g 35%
Phosphorus 346mg 580mg 33%
Sodium 2mg 744mg 32%
Saturated fat 6.126g 0.236g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.017mg 27%
Fiber 6.7g 0g 27%
Calories 654kcal 158kcal 25%
Magnesium 158mg 60mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.933g 0.162g 22%
Vitamin A 1µg 203µg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.27mg 21%
Folate 98µg 24µg 19%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 8.5mg 8%
Calcium 98mg 180mg 8%
Choline 39.2mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 2.189mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.9mg 7%
Potassium 441mg 637mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Carbs 13.71g 1.64g 4%
Zinc 3.09mg 3.46mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Net carbs 7.01g 1.64g N/A
Sugar 2.61g N/A
Starch 0.06g 0%
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 0.596mg 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.625mg 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 1.17mg 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.236mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 1.164mg 0%
Valine 0.753mg 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.391mg 0.624mg 0%
Fructose 0.09g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut Squid
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Walnut
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.