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Whey vs. Walnut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Whey and Walnut oil

  • Whey has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Walnut oil has more Vitamin K.
  • Walnut oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 44% more.
  • Whey is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Whey, sweet, fluid and Oil, walnut.

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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 more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
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.
Whey
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 38%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +27677.8%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +27677.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +575354.5%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
10% 24% 66%
Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 63.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +575354.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Walnut oil Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 0g Whey
Protein 0.85g 0g Whey
Fats 0.36g 100g Walnut oil
Carbs 5.14g 0g Whey
Calories 27kcal 884kcal Walnut oil
Sugar 5.14g 0g Walnut oil
Calcium 47mg 0mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg 0mg Whey
Magnesium 8mg 0mg Whey
Phosphorus 46mg 0mg Whey
Potassium 161mg 0mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 0mg Walnut oil
Zinc 0.13mg 0mg Whey
Copper 0.004mg 0mg Whey
Manganese 0.001mg Whey
Selenium 1.9µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin A 12IU 0IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin E 0mg 0.4mg Walnut oil
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0mg Whey
Folate 1µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin K 0µg 15µg Walnut oil
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg 0mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0mg Whey
Leucine 0.078mg 0mg Whey
Lysine 0.068mg 0mg Whey
Methionine 0.016mg 0mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0mg Whey
Valine 0.046mg 0mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg 0mg Whey
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Walnut oil
Saturated Fat 0.23g 9.1g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 22.8g Walnut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 63.3g Walnut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey Walnut oil
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
9%
Whey
4%
Walnut oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
0%
Walnut oil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.87g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is cheaper (difference - $3.6)

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/nutrients
  2. Walnut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171030/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.