Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Boiled Chinese Chestnuts VS Acorns

Macros Ratio

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

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Chinese Chestnuts	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	52.8% 1530kcal	133% 3870kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	7.84% 7.6g	246% 239g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	3.5% 1.12g	97% 31g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	12% 0.19g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	10.4% 1.77g	270% 46g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	259% 336g	313% 408g	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	51.4% 29g	110% 61.5g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Chinese Chestnuts	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	7.78% 70μg	2.22% 20μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	92% 1.1mg	93% 1.12mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	95% 1.23mg	91% 1.18mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	34.3% 5.5mg	114% 18.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	76.2% 3.8mg	143% 7.15mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	216% 2.8mg	406% 5.3mg	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	115% 460μg	218% 870μg	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	274% 247mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	NA	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

	Boiled Chinese Chestnuts	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	12% 120mg	41% 410mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	277% 2.5mg	690% 6.2mg	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	121% 9.7mg	99% 7.9mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	138% 580mg	148% 620mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	477% 11mg	581% 13.4mg	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	94% 660mg	113% 790mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	90% 3060mg	159% 5390mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.33% 20mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	54.5% 6mg	46.4% 5.1mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	16.6% 616g	7.54% 279g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Chinese Chestnuts VS Acorns per 1 kg

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

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

• 1 kilogram of Boiled Chinese Chestnuts has more Vitamin C than Acorns.
• While 1 kg of Raw Acorns contains 3.3 times more Vitamin B3, 1.9 times more Vitamin B5, 1.9 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.9 times more Vitamin B9 than Boiled and Steamed Chinese Chestnuts.
• Both Boiled Chinese Chestnuts and Acorns provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B2 per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Boiled and Steamed Chinese Chestnuts as well as Raw Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B12 in one kilogram.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Boiled Chinese Chestnuts vs Acorns:

• 1 kilogram of Boiled Chinese Chestnuts has 1.2 times more Iron than Acorns.
• While 1 kg of Raw Acorns contains 3.4 times more Calcium, 2.5 times more Copper and 1.8 times more Potassium than Boiled and Steamed Chinese Chestnuts.
• Both Boiled Chinese Chestnuts and Acorns contain similar levels of Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus and Zinc per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Boiled Chinese Chestnuts lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kg of Raw Acorns contains 2.5 times more Energy, 31.4 times more Fat, 27.7 times more Saturated Fat, 26 times more Omega 6 and 2.1 times more Protein than Boiled and Steamed Chinese Chestnuts.
• Both Boiled Chinese Chestnuts and Acorns offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Boiled Chinese Chestnuts provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6