Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Acorns VS Chinese Chestnuts

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Acorns	6%	53%	41%
Chinese Chestnuts	8%	4%	88%

Macro Nutrients

	Acorns	Chinese Chestnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	133% 3870kcal	77.2% 2240kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	246% 239g	11.4% 11g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	97% 31g	5.13% 1.64g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	17.5% 0.28g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	270% 46g	15% 2.58g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	313% 408g	377% 491g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	NA	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	110% 61.5g	75% 42g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Acorns	Chinese Chestnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	2.22% 20μg	11% 100μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	93% 1.12mg	133% 1.6mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	91% 1.18mg	138% 1.8mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	114% 18.3mg	50% 8mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	143% 7.15mg	111% 5.55mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	406% 5.3mg	315% 4.1mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	218% 870μg	170% 680μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	400% 360mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Acorns	Chinese Chestnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	41% 410mg	18% 180mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	690% 6.2mg	403% 3.63mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	99% 7.9mg	176% 14mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	148% 620mg	200% 840mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	581% 13.4mg	696% 16mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	113% 790mg	137% 960mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	159% 5390mg	131% 4470mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0% 0mg	2% 30mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	46.4% 5.1mg	79% 8.7mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	7.54% 279g	12% 440g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Acorns VS Chinese Chestnuts per 1 kg

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Acorns versus 1 kg of Chinese Chestnuts to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Acorns vs Chinese Chestnuts:

• 1 kilogram of Acorns has 2.3 times more Vitamin B3, 1.3 times more Vitamin B5, 1.3 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.3 times more Vitamin B9 than Chinese Chestnuts.
• While 1 kg of Raw Chinese Chestnuts contains 1.4 times more Vitamin B1, 1.5 times more Vitamin B2 and more Vitamin C than Raw Acorns.
• 1 kilogram of Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Raw Acorns as well as Raw Chinese Chestnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B12 in one kilogram.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Acorns vs Chinese Chestnuts:

• 1 kilogram of Acorns has 2.3 times more Calcium, 1.7 times more Copper and 1.2 times more Potassium than Chinese Chestnuts.
• While 1 kg of Raw Chinese Chestnuts contains 1.8 times more Iron, 1.4 times more Magnesium and 1.7 times more Zinc than Raw Acorns.
• Both Acorns and Chinese Chestnuts contain similar levels of Manganese and Phosphorus per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Chinese Chestnuts lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kilogram of Acorns has 1.7 times more Energy, 21.5 times more Fat, 18.9 times more Saturated Fat, 17.8 times more Omega 6 and 1.5 times more Protein than Chinese Chestnuts.
• Both Acorns and Chinese Chestnuts offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Chinese Chestnuts provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6