We are offering here the Almond Nuts that are rich in calcium, while walnuts are rich in magnesium and vitamin B6. If people take fat content into consideration, almonds are healthier than high-fat walnuts. It's difficult to choose a hands-down winner, as both have an edge over the other in some or the other aspect. Almonds are a type of drupe nut, which means along with other nuts like macadamias, pecans and walnuts. The Almond Nuts are very effective.