Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Boiled Japanese Chestnuts VS Acorns

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Japanese Chestnuts	6%	3%	91%
Acorns	6%	53%	41%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Japanese Chestnuts	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	19.3% 560kcal	133% 3870kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.96% 1.9g	246% 239g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.88% 0.28g	97% 31g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	3.13% 0.05g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.65% 0.45g	270% 46g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	97% 126g	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	14.6% 8.2g	110% 61.5g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Japanese Chestnuts	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1.1% 10μg	2.22% 20μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	104% 1.25mg	93% 1.12mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	45.4% 0.59mg	91% 1.18mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	34% 5.43mg	114% 18.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	15% 0.75mg	143% 7.15mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	78.5% 1.02mg	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	42.5% 170μg	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	106% 95mg	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 Japanese Chestnuts	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	11% 110mg	41% 410mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	227% 2.04mg	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	66.3% 5.3mg	99% 7.9mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	43% 180mg	148% 620mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	250% 5.76mg	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	37% 260mg	113% 790mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	35% 1190mg	159% 5390mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.33% 50mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	36.4% 4mg	46.4% 5.1mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	23.3% 860g	7.54% 279g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Japanese Chestnuts VS Acorns per 1 kg

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Boiled Japanese 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 Japanese Chestnuts vs Acorns:

• 1 kilogram of Boiled Japanese Chestnuts has more Vitamin C than Acorns.
• While 1 kg of Raw Acorns contains 2 times more Vitamin B2, 3.4 times more Vitamin B3, 9.5 times more Vitamin B5, 5.2 times more Vitamin B6 and 5.1 times more Vitamin B9 than Boiled and Steamed Japanese Chestnuts.
• Both Boiled Japanese Chestnuts and Acorns provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Boiled Japanese Chestnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5
• 1 kilogram of Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Boiled and Steamed Japanese 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 Japanese Chestnuts vs Acorns:

• 1 kilogram of Boiled Japanese Chestnuts has 3.1 times more Water than Acorns.
• While 1 kg of Raw Acorns contains 3.7 times more Calcium, 3 times more Copper, 1.5 times more Iron, 3.4 times more Magnesium, 2.3 times more Manganese, 3 times more Phosphorus, 4.5 times more Potassium and 1.3 times more Zinc than Boiled and Steamed Japanese Chestnuts.
• 1 kilogram of Boiled Japanese Chestnuts lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kg of Raw Acorns contains 6.9 times more Energy, 125.6 times more Fat, 110.8 times more Saturated Fat, 102.1 times more Omega 6, 3.2 times more Carbohydrate and 7.5 times more Protein than Boiled and Steamed Japanese Chestnuts.
• 1 kilogram of Boiled Japanese Chestnuts provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 6 and Protein