Walnut vs. Garlic Powder
Nutrition comparison of Walnut and Garlic Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
walnut
versus
garlic powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in walnut and garlic powder:
- Both walnut and garlic powder are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Garlic powder has more Vitamin B6, however, walnut contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Walnut (Nuts, walnuts, english) and Garlic Powder (Spices, garlic powder) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both walnut and garlic powder are high in calories. Walnut has 98% more calories than garlic powder - walnut has 654 calories per 100 grams and garlic powder has 331 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, walnut is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to garlic powder per calorie. Walnut has a macronutrient ratio of 9:8:84 and for garlic powder, 18:82:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Walnut | Garlic Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 82% |
| Fat | 84% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Garlic powder is high in carbohydrates and walnut has 81% less carbohydrates than garlic powder - walnut has 13.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and garlic powder has 72.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both walnut and garlic powder are high in dietary fiber. Garlic powder has 34% more dietary fiber than walnut - walnut has 6.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and garlic powder has 9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Walnut and garlic powder contain similar amounts of sugar - walnut has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and garlic powder has 2.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both walnut and garlic powder are high in protein. Walnut is very similar to walnut for protein - walnut has 15.2g of protein per 100 grams and garlic powder has 16.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Walnut is high in saturated fat and garlic powder has 96% less saturated fat than walnut - walnut has 6.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and garlic powder has 0.25g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Walnut and garlic powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - walnut has 1.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and garlic powder has 1.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Walnut and garlic powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - walnut has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and garlic powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Walnut and garlic powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - walnut has 0.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and garlic powder has 0.67mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Walnut and garlic powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - walnut has 2.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and garlic powder has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Garlic powder has more Vitamin B6, however, walnut contains more folate. Both walnut and garlic powder contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Walnut | Garlic Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.341 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.15 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Niacin | 1.125 MG | 0.796 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.57 MG | 0.743 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.537 MG | 1.654 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | 47 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both walnut and garlic powder are high in calcium. Walnut has 24% more calcium than garlic powder - walnut has 98mg of calcium per 100 grams and garlic powder has 79mg of calcium.
iron
Both walnut and garlic powder are high in iron. Garlic powder has 94% more iron than walnut - walnut has 2.9mg of iron per 100 grams and garlic powder has 5.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both walnut and garlic powder are high in potassium. Garlic powder has 171% more potassium than walnut - walnut has 441mg of potassium per 100 grams and garlic powder has 1193mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, walnut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than garlic powder per 100 grams.
| Walnut | Garlic Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 9.08 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 9.08 G | 0.012 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, walnut has more linoleic acid than garlic powder per 100 grams.
| Walnut | Garlic Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.022 G |
| linoleic acid | 38.093 G | 0.143 G |
| Total | 38.093 G | 0.165 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Walnut (Nuts, walnuts, english) and Garlic Powder (Spices, garlic powder) .
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FAQ
Does walnut or garlic powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Both walnut and garlic powder are high in calories. Walnut has 100% more calories than garlic powder - walnut has 654 calories in 100g and garlic powder has 331 calories.
Does walnut or garlic powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, garlic powder is high in carbohydrates and walnut has 80% fewer carbohydrates than garlic powder - walnut has 13.7g of carbs for 100g and garlic powder has 72.7g of carbohydrates.
Does walnut or garlic powder contain more calcium?
Both walnut and garlic powder are high in calcium. Walnut has 20% more calcium than garlic powder - walnut has 98mg of calcium in 100 grams and garlic powder has 79mg of calcium.
Does walnut or garlic powder contain more iron?
Both walnut and garlic powder are high in iron. Garlic powder has 90% more iron than walnut - walnut has 2.9mg of iron in 100 grams and garlic powder has 5.7mg of iron.
Does walnut or garlic powder contain more potassium?
Both walnut and garlic powder are high in potassium. Garlic powder has 170% more potassium than walnut - walnut has 441mg of potassium in 100 grams and garlic powder has 1193mg of potassium.