Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Chinese Chestnuts VS Dried European Chestnuts

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Chinese Chestnuts	8%	4%	88%
Dried European Chestnuts	7%	11%	82%

Macro Nutrients

	Chinese Chestnuts	Dried European Chestnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	77.2% 2240kcal	129% 3740kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	11.4% 11g	46% 44.5g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	5.13% 1.64g	26% 8.37g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	17.5% 0.28g	118% 1.88g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	15% 2.58g	92% 15.7g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	377% 491g	595% 773g	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	308% 117g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	75% 42g	114% 64g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Chinese Chestnuts	Dried European Chestnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	11% 100μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	133% 1.6mg	246% 2.95mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	138% 1.8mg	277% 3.6mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	50% 8mg	53% 8.5mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	111% 5.55mg	179% 8.97mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	315% 4.1mg	510% 6.63mg	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	170% 680μg	273% 1090μg	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	400% 360mg	167% 150mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	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

	Chinese Chestnuts	Dried European Chestnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	18% 180mg	67% 670mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	403% 3.63mg	722% 6.5mg	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	176% 14mg	298% 24mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	200% 840mg	176% 740mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	696% 16mg	565% 13mg	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	137% 960mg	250% 1750mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	131% 4470mg	290% 9860mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	32.7% 18μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2% 30mg	24.7% 370mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	79% 8.7mg	32% 3.5mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	12% 440g	2.55% 95g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Chinese Chestnuts VS Dried European Chestnuts per 1 kg

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

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

• 1 kilogram of Chinese Chestnuts has 2.4 times more Vitamin C than Dried European Chestnuts.
• While 1 kg of Dried European Chestnuts contains 1.8 times more Vitamin B1, 2 times more Vitamin B2, 1.6 times more Vitamin B5, 1.6 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.6 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Chinese Chestnuts.
• Both Chinese Chestnuts and Dried European Chestnuts provide similar amounts of Vitamin B3 per one kilogram.
• Both Raw Chinese Chestnuts as well as Dried European Chestnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one kilogram.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Chinese Chestnuts vs Dried European Chestnuts:

• 1 kilogram of Chinese Chestnuts has 1.2 times more Manganese and 2.5 times more Zinc than Dried European Chestnuts.
• While 1 kg of Dried European Chestnuts contains 3.7 times more Calcium, 1.8 times more Copper, 1.7 times more Iron, 1.8 times more Phosphorus, 2.2 times more Potassium and 12.3 times more Sodium than Raw Chinese Chestnuts.
• Both Chinese Chestnuts and Dried European Chestnuts contain similar levels of Magnesium per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Chinese Chestnuts lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kg of Dried European Chestnuts contains 1.7 times more Energy, 4 times more Fat, 5.1 times more Saturated Fat, 6.7 times more Omega 3, 6.1 times more Omega 6, 1.6 times more Carbohydrate and 1.5 times more Protein than Raw Chinese Chestnuts.
• 1 kilogram of Chinese Chestnuts provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6