Honey vs. Walnut

Nutrition comparison of Honey and Walnut


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of honey versus walnut (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honey and walnut:

  • Both honey and walnut are high in calories.
  • Walnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Walnut is a great source of iron.
  • Walnut is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of honey and walnut is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Honey (Honey) and Walnut (Nuts, walnuts, english) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both honey and walnut are high in calories. Walnut has 115% more calories than honey - honey has 304 calories per 100 grams and walnut has 654 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, honey is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to walnut per calorie. Honey has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for walnut, 9:8:84 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Honey Walnut
Protein ~ 9%
Carbohydrates 100% 8%
Fat ~ 84%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Honey is high in carbohydrates and walnut has 83% less carbohydrates than honey - honey has 82.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and walnut has 13.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Walnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 32 times more dietary fiber than honey - honey has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and walnut has 6.7g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Honey is high in sugar and walnut has 97% less sugar than honey - honey has 82.1g of sugar per 100 grams and walnut has 2.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Walnut is an excellent source of protein and it has 49 times more protein than honey - honey has 0.3g of protein per 100 grams and walnut has 15.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Walnut is high in saturated fat and honey has less saturated fat than walnut - walnut has 6.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Honey and walnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - honey has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and walnut has 1.3mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Walnut and honey contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - walnut has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Walnut has more Vitamin E than honey - walnut has 0.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Walnut and honey contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - walnut has 2.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Walnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Honey Walnut
Thiamin ~ 0.341 MG
Riboflavin 0.038 MG 0.15 MG
Niacin 0.121 MG 1.125 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.068 MG 0.57 MG
Vitamin B6 0.024 MG 0.537 MG
Folate 2 UG 98 UG

Minerals

calcium

Walnut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than honey - honey has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and walnut has 98mg of calcium.

iron

Walnut is a great source of iron and it has 593% more iron than honey - honey has 0.42mg of iron per 100 grams and walnut has 2.9mg of iron.

potassium

Walnut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 748% more potassium than honey - honey has 52mg of potassium per 100 grams and walnut has 441mg of potassium.




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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: Honey (Honey) and Walnut (Nuts, walnuts, english) .

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FAQ

Does honey or walnut contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both honey and walnut are high in calories. Walnut has 120% more calories than honey - honey has 304 calories in 100g and walnut has 654 calories.

Does honey or walnut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honey is high in carbohydrates and walnut has 80% fewer carbohydrates than honey - honey has 82.4g of carbs for 100g and walnut has 13.7g of carbohydrates.

Does honey or walnut contain more calcium?
Walnut is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than honey - honey has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and walnut has 98mg of calcium.

Does honey or walnut contain more potassium?
Walnut is a rich source of potassium and it has 750% more potassium than honey - honey has 52mg of potassium in 100 grams and walnut has 441mg of potassium.

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