Nuts & seeds

Nuts, walnuts, english

FDC 170187cup, chopped (117 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 45 · -20 vs Nuts & seeds median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Nuts, walnuts, english is middling for nutrient density at 45 of 100. Within nuts & seeds it ranks 46 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (38% DV), an excellent source of protein (30% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (24% DV). Most of its 654 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (6.1 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 15.2 g · 9%Carb 13.7 g · 8%Fat 65.2 g · 84%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories654 kcal33%
Total fat65 g84%
Saturated fat6.1 g31%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium2 mg0%
Carbohydrate14 g5%
Dietary fiber6.7 g24%
Sugars2.6 g
Protein15 g30%
Potassium441 mg9%
Calcium98 mg8%
Iron2.9 mg16%
Magnesium158 mg38%
Vitamin C1.3 mg1%
Vitamin A1 µg0%
Vitamin E0.7 mg5%

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FDC 170187

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.

Magnesium38% DV
Protein30% DV
Dietary fiber24% DV
Iron16% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the nuts & seeds median

Nutrient density45 vs 65 median
Protein / 100 g15 vs 15 median
Fiber / 100 g6.7 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, brazilnuts, dried, unblanchedDensity 51 vs 45Nuts, almond pasteDensity 52 vs 45Nuts, cashew nuts, rawDensity 53 vs 45

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