Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Dried Beechnuts VS Acorns

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Dried Beechnuts	4%	74%	22%
Acorns	6%	53%	41%

Macro Nutrients

	Dried Beechnuts	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	90% 2613kcal	60.5% 1755kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	234% 227g	112% 108g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	81% 26g	44% 14g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	482% 7.7g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	491% 83.4g	123% 21g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	117% 152g	142% 185g	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	50.2% 28g	50% 28g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Dried Beechnuts	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	1% 9.07μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	115% 1.38mg	42.3% 0.51mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	129% 1.7mg	41% 0.54mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	25% 3.98mg	51.8% 8.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	84% 4.2mg	65% 3.24mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	239% 3.1mg	184% 2.4mg	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	128% 513μg	99% 395μg	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	78% 70.3mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	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

	Dried Beechnuts	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0.45% 4.54mg	18.6% 186mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	338% 3.04mg	313% 2.8mg	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	139% 11mg	44.8% 3.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	0% 0mg	67% 281mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	264% 6.1mg	264% 6.06mg	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	0% 0mg	51% 358mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	136% 4613mg	72% 2445mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	11.5% 172mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	15% 1.63mg	21% 2.3mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.81% 30g	3.42% 127g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Dried Beechnuts VS Acorns per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Dried Beechnuts versus 1 lb of Acorns to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Dried Beechnuts vs Acorns:

• 1 pound of Dried Beechnuts has 2.7 times more Vitamin B1, 3.1 times more Vitamin B2, 1.3 times more Vitamin B5, 1.3 times more Vitamin B6, 1.3 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Acorns.
• While 1 lb of Raw Acorns contains 2.1 times more Vitamin B3 than Dried Beechnuts.
• 1 pound of Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Dried Beechnuts as well as Raw Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B12 in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Dried Beechnuts vs Acorns:

• 1 pound of Dried Beechnuts has 3.1 times more Iron, 1.9 times more Potassium and more Sodium than Acorns.
• While 1 lb of Raw Acorns contains 41 times more Calcium, more Magnesium, more Phosphorus and 1.4 times more Zinc than Dried Beechnuts.
• Both Dried Beechnuts and Acorns contain similar levels of Copper and Manganese per one pound.
• 1 pound of Dried Beechnuts lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphorus

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Dried Beechnuts has 1.5 times more Energy, 2.1 times more Fat, 1.8 times more Saturated Fat and 4 times more Omega 6 than Acorns.
• Both Dried Beechnuts and Acorns offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate and Protein per one pound.