USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Walnuts?
Per 100g, Walnuts has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 21/100. Its strongest contributions are Phosphorus, Magnesium, Folate. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
21/100
13 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 1 handful (28g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 1 handful |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 654 kcal | 183 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g | 4 g |
| Carbs | 14 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 65 g | 18 g |
| Fiber | 7 g | 2 g |
| Sat fat | 6 g | 2 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 441 mg | 123 mg |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 27 mg |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 158 mg | 44 mg |
| Zinc | 3.1 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 98 µg | 27 µg |
Where Walnuts contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Phosphorus
63%
346 mg per 100g
Magnesium
53%
158 mg per 100g
Folate
49%
98 µg per 100g
Vitamin B6
39%
0.5 mg per 100g
Sat fat
6 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
2 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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