Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Roasted Chinese Chestnuts VS Acorns

Macros Ratio

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

Macro Nutrients

	Roasted Chinese Chestnuts	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	82.4% 2390kcal	133% 3870kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	12.3% 12g	246% 239g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	5.47% 1.75g	97% 31g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	18.8% 0.3g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	16% 2.75g	270% 46g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	403% 524g	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	80% 44.8g	110% 61.5g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Roasted Chinese Chestnuts	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	2.22% 20μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	125% 1.5mg	93% 1.12mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	69.2% 0.9mg	91% 1.18mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	94% 15mg	114% 18.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	118% 5.9mg	143% 7.15mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	336% 4.37mg	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	180% 720μg	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	427% 384mg	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

	Roasted Chinese Chestnuts	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	19% 190mg	41% 410mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	430% 3.87mg	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	188% 15mg	99% 7.9mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	214% 900mg	148% 620mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	743% 17mg	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	146% 1020mg	113% 790mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	140% 4770mg	159% 5390mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.67% 40mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	84.5% 9.3mg	46.4% 5.1mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	11% 402g	7.54% 279g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Roasted Chinese Chestnuts VS Acorns per 1 kg

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Roasted 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 Roasted Chinese Chestnuts vs Acorns:

• 1 kilogram of Roasted Chinese Chestnuts has 1.3 times more Vitamin B1 and more Vitamin C than Acorns.
• While 1 kg of Raw Acorns contains 1.3 times more Vitamin B2 than Roasted Chinese Chestnuts.
• Both Roasted Chinese Chestnuts and Acorns provide similar amounts of Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B9 per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Roasted 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 Roasted Chinese Chestnuts vs Acorns:

• 1 kilogram of Roasted Chinese Chestnuts has 1.9 times more Iron, 1.5 times more Magnesium, 1.3 times more Manganese, 1.3 times more Phosphorus and 1.8 times more Zinc than Acorns.
• While 1 kg of Raw Acorns contains 2.2 times more Calcium and 1.6 times more Copper than Roasted Chinese Chestnuts.
• Both Roasted Chinese Chestnuts and Acorns contain similar levels of Potassium per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Roasted Chinese Chestnuts lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kilogram of Roasted Chinese Chestnuts has 1.3 times more Carbohydrate than Acorns.
• While 1 kg of Raw Acorns contains 1.6 times more Energy, 20.1 times more Fat, 17.7 times more Saturated Fat, 16.7 times more Omega 6 and 1.4 times more Protein than Roasted Chinese Chestnuts.
• 1 kilogram of Roasted Chinese Chestnuts provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6