Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Brazilnuts VS Acorns

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Brazilnuts	8%	85%	7%
Acorns	6%	53%	41%

Macro Nutrients

	Brazilnuts	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	103% 2989kcal	60.5% 1755kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	314% 304g	112% 108g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	229% 73g	44% 14g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	10.2% 0.16g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	650% 111g	123% 21g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	41% 53.3g	142% 185g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	14.6% 10.6g	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	0% 0g	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	% 0g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 10.6g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	89.5% 34g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	116% 65g	50% 28g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Brazilnuts	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	233% 2.8mg	42.3% 0.51mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	12.2% 0.16mg	41% 0.54mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.36% 1.34mg	51.8% 8.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	16.7% 0.83mg	65% 3.24mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	35.2% 0.46mg	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	25% 100μg	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	3.53% 3.18mg	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	171% 25.6mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Brazilnuts	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	72.6% 726mg	18.6% 186mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	878% 7.9mg	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	138% 11mg	44.8% 3.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	406% 1706mg	67% 281mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	241% 5.55mg	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	470% 3289mg	51% 358mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	88% 2989mg	72% 2445mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	15810% 8695μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.91% 13.6mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	167% 18.4mg	21% 2.3mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.42% 15.5g	3.42% 127g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Brazilnuts VS Acorns per 1 lb

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Brazilnuts vs Acorns:

• 1 pound of Brazilnuts has 5.5 times more Vitamin B1 than Acorns.
• While 1 lb of Raw Acorns contains 3.4 times more Vitamin B2, 6.2 times more Vitamin B3, 3.9 times more Vitamin B5, 5.2 times more Vitamin B6 and 4 times more Vitamin B9 than Dried Brazilnuts.
• 1 pound of Brazilnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3
• Both Dried Brazilnuts as well as Raw Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Brazilnuts vs Acorns:

• 1 pound of Brazilnuts has 3.9 times more Calcium, 2.8 times more Copper, 3.1 times more Iron, 6.1 times more Magnesium, 9.2 times more Phosphorus, 1.2 times more Potassium and 8 times more Zinc than Acorns.
• Both Brazilnuts and Acorns contain similar levels of Manganese per one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Brazilnuts has 1.7 times more Energy, 2.8 times more Fat, 5.2 times more Saturated Fat, 5.3 times more Omega 6 and 2.3 times more Protein than Acorns.
• While 1 lb of Raw Acorns contains 3.5 times more Carbohydrate than Dried Brazilnuts.