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Walnut vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Walnut and Whisky?

  • Walnut is richer than Whisky in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 175% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Whisky is lower.

We used Nuts, walnuts, english and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof types in this article.

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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
Walnut
9
:
1
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +14450%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +11433.3%
Contains more Potassium +44000%
Contains more Zinc +15350%
Contains more Copper +11228.6%
Contains more Manganese +42575%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Walnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Whisky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +14450%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +11433.3%
Contains more Potassium +44000%
Contains more Zinc +15350%
Contains more Copper +11228.6%
Contains more Manganese +42575%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
Walnut
11
:
0
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Walnut
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%
Whisky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
Walnut
3
:
2
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13610%
Contains more Water +1470%
Contains more Other +1922.5%
Walnut
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
Whisky
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13610%
Contains more Water +1470%
Contains more Other +1922.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Whisky Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 0.1g Walnut
Protein 15.23g 0g Walnut
Fats 65.21g 0g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 0.1g Walnut
Calories 654kcal 250kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g 0.1g Whisky
Fiber 6.7g 0g Walnut
Calcium 98mg 0mg Walnut
Iron 2.91mg 0.02mg Walnut
Magnesium 158mg 0mg Walnut
Phosphorus 346mg 3mg Walnut
Potassium 441mg 1mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 0mg Whisky
Zinc 3.09mg 0.02mg Walnut
Copper 1.586mg 0.014mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg 0.008mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 0µg Walnut
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Walnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg Walnut
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.008mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.001mg Walnut
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.05mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0mg Walnut
Folate 98µg 0µg Walnut
Vitamin K 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg Walnut
Methionine 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 0g Whisky
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 0g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 0g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut Whisky
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut 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 is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.