Nuts & seeds

Nuts, walnuts, black, dried

FDC 170186cup, chopped (125 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 54 · -11 vs Nuts & seeds median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Nuts, walnuts, black, dried is middling for nutrient density at 54 of 100. Within nuts & seeds it ranks 41 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (48% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (48% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (24% DV). Most of its 619 calories per 100 grams come from fat.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 24.1 g · 14%Carb 9.6 g · 6%Fat 59.3 g · 80%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories619 kcal31%
Total fat59 g76%
Saturated fat3.5 g17%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium2 mg0%
Carbohydrate9.6 g3%
Dietary fiber6.8 g24%
Sugars1.1 g
Protein24 g48%
Potassium523 mg11%
Calcium61 mg5%
Iron3.1 mg17%
Magnesium201 mg48%
Vitamin C1.7 mg2%
Vitamin A2 µg0%
Vitamin E2.1 mg14%

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FDC 170186

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein48% DV
Magnesium48% DV
Dietary fiber24% DV
Iron17% DV
Vitamin E14% DV
Potassium11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the nuts & seeds median

Nutrient density54 vs 65 median
Protein / 100 g24 vs 15 median
Fiber / 100 g6.8 vs 6 median
Sodium / 100 g2 vs 12 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Nuts, butternuts, driedDensity 55 vs 54Nuts, pistachio nuts, rawDensity 55 vs 54Nuts, pine nuts, driedDensity 56 vs 54

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