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English Walnut Nutrition

Serving Size: 100 g (3.5 oz)

Updated | 2023-07-01

Written and reviewed by the NatureClaim Team




English Walnut

Overview of English Walnut Nutrition

Scientific Name: Juglans regia

Order: Fagales

Family: Juglandaceae

English walnuts (Juglans regia) are native to Eurasia. The fruits of English walnuts are more commonly eaten than black walnuts. English walnuts have thinner shells, a milder flavor, and are cheaper than black walnuts. Black walnuts have more magnesium and phosphorus than English walnuts. English walnuts are an excellent source of B vitamins, such as thiamin (vitamin B1), folate (vitamin B9), and vitamin B6. Thiamin (23% daily value [DV]) and folate (25% DV) contents in English walnuts are much higher than in black walnuts. Thiamin is essential for glucose metabolism, and it plays a key role in nerve, muscle, and heart function. Folate is a necessary nutrient that prevents neural tube defects. Vitamin B6 (27% DV) is important for the immune system, and it may also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and support the nervous system. Magnesium (40% DV) promotes calcium absorption, helps the body build new bone cells, and regulates nerve and muscle activities. Phosphorus (35% DV) strengthens muscles, regulates heart rate, and supports nerve conductivity. Zinc (21% DV) is an essential element required by the immune system. Copper (79% DV) promotes heart health and important for bone and nerve health. Manganese (171% DV) affects cellular respiration, bone growth, glucose metabolism, and brain activity. English walnuts are commonly eaten as a snack, or used in baking and salads.



Calories
Name Amount % Daily Value
Calories 654 kcal 33%


Carbohydrates
Name Amount % Daily Value
Total Carbs 13.71 g 5%
Dietary Fiber 6.70 g 24%
Sugars 2.61 g
Starch 0.06 g


Sterols
Name Amount % Daily Value
Cholesterol 0.00 mg 0%
Phytosterols 92.00 mg


Fat and Fatty Acids
Name Amount % Daily Value
Total Fat 65.21 g 84%
Saturated Fat 6.13 g 31%
Monounsaturated Fat 8.93 g
Polyunsaturated Fat, total 47.17 g
  • 18:2 n-6 (LA), Omega-6
 38.09 g
  • 18:3 n-6 (GLA)
 - g
  • 18:3 n-3 (ALA), Omega-3
 9.08 g
  • 18:4 n-3 (SDA)
 0.00 g
  • 20:5 n-3 (EPA)
 0.00 g
  • 22:5 n-3 (DPA)
 0.00 g
  • 22:6 n-3 (DHA)
 0.00 g
Trans Fat 0.00 g


Protein and Amino Acids
Name Amount % Daily Value
Protein, total 15.23 g 30%
  • Tryptophan
 0.17 g
  • Threonine
 0.60 g
  • Isoleucine
 0.63 g
  • Leucine
 1.17 g
  • Lysine
 0.42 g
  • Methionine
 0.24 g
  • Cystine
 0.21 g
  • Phenylalanine
 0.71 g
  • Tyrosine
 0.41 g
  • Valine
 0.75 g
  • Arginine
 2.28 g
  • Histidine
 0.39 g
  • Alanine
 0.70 g
  • Aspartic Acid
 1.83 g
  • Glutamic Acid
 2.82 g
  • Glycine
 0.82 g
  • Proline
 0.71 g
  • Serine
 0.93 g


Vitamins
Name Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin C 1.30 mg 1%
Thiamin 0.34 mg 28%
Riboflavin 0.15 mg 12%
Niacin 1.13 mg 7%
Pantothenic Acid 0.57 mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.54 mg 32%
Folate, total 98.00 mg 25%
  • Folic Acid
 0.00 mcg
  • Food Folate (dietary folate equivalent)
 98.00 mcg
Choline 39.00 mg 7%
Betaine 0.30 mg
Vitamin B12 0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin A, total 12.00 mcg 1%
  • Retinol Acitiviy Equivalent
 1.00 mcg
  • Retinol
 0.00 mcg
  • Beta-Carotene
 12.00 mcg
  • Alpha-Carotene
 0.00 mcg
  • Beta-Cryptoxanthin
 0.00 mcg
Lycopene 0.00 mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthin 9.00 mcg
Vitamin E, total 0.70 mg 5%
  • Alpha-Tocopherol
 0.70 mg
  • Beta-Tocopherol
 0.15 mg
  • Gamma-Tocopherol
 20.83 mg
  • Delta-Tocopherol
 1.89 mg
Vitamin D 0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 2.70 mcg 2%
Biotin - mcg -


Minerals
Name Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 98.00 mg 8%
Iron 2.91 mg 16%
Magnesium 158.00 mg 38%
Phosphorus 346.00 mg 28%
Potassium 441.00 mg 9%
Sodium 2.00 mg 0%
Zinc 3.09 mg 28%
Copper 1.59 mg 177%
Manganese 3.41 mg 148%
Selenium 4.90 mcg 9%
Iodine - mcg -
Chromium - mcg -
Molybdenum - mcg -
Chloride - mg -
Fluoride - mg


Flavonoids
Name Amount
Anthocyanidins
  • Cyanidin
 2.70 mg
  • Petunidin
 0.00 mg
  • Delphinidin
 0.00 mg
  • Malvidin
 0.00 mg
  • Pelargonidin
 0.00 mg
  • Peonidin
 0.00 mg
Flavan-3-ols
  • (+)-Catechin
 0.00 mg
  • (-)-Epigallocatechin
 0.00 mg
  • (-)-Epicatechin
 0.00 mg
  • (-)-Epicatechin-3-gallate
 0.00 mg
  • (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate
 0.00 mg
  • (+)-Gallocatechin
 0.00 mg
Flavanones
  • Hesperetin
 0.00 mg
  • Naringenin
 0.00 mg
Flavones
  • Apigenin
 0.00 mg
  • Luteolin
 0.00 mg
Flavonols
  • Myricetin
 0.00 mg
  • Quercetin
 0.00 mg
Isoflavones
  • Daidzein
 0.02 mg
  • Genistein
 0.01 mg
  • Glycitein
 0.00 mg
  • Isoflavones, total
 0.02 mg
  • Biochanin A
 - mg
  • Formononetin
 0.00 mg
  • Coumestrol
 0.00 mg
Proanthocyanidins
  • Proanthocyanidin Dimers
 5.70 mg
  • Proanthocyanidin Trimers
 7.20 mg
  • Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers
 22.10 mg
  • Proanthocyanidin 7-10mers
 5.40 mg
  • Proanthocyanidin Polymers (>10mers)
 20.00 mg


Others
Name Amount
Water 4.07 g
Ash 1.78 g
Alcohol 0.00 g
Caffeine 0.00 mg
Theobromine 0.00 mg
Resveratrol - mg
Phytoalbumin - mg
Chlorogenic Acid - mg

The "-" means insufficient data.

% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet or refer to the Dietary Reference Intakes for a specific life stage.

Reference(s):

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, Current Release.

National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets. Accessed from https://ods.od.nih.gov/.