Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Boiled Chinese Chestnuts VS Acorns

Macros Ratio

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

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Chinese Chestnuts	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	24% 694kcal	60.5% 1755kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	3.55% 3.45g	112% 108g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.6% 0.51g	44% 14g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	5.4% 0.086g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	4.72% 0.8g	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% 153g	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	23.3% 13g	50% 28g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Chinese Chestnuts	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	3.53% 31.8μg	1% 9.07μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	41.6% 0.5mg	42.3% 0.51mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	43% 0.56mg	41% 0.54mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	15.5% 2.5mg	51.8% 8.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	34.6% 1.73mg	65% 3.24mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	98% 1.27mg	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	52% 209μg	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	124% 112mg	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 Chinese Chestnuts	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.44% 54.4mg	18.6% 186mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	125% 1.13mg	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	55% 4.4mg	44.8% 3.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	62.6% 263mg	67% 281mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	216% 4.98mg	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	42.8% 299mg	51% 358mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	41% 1388mg	72% 2445mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.6% 9.07mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	24.7% 2.72mg	21% 2.3mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	7.55% 279g	3.42% 127g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Chinese Chestnuts VS Acorns per 1 lb

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Boiled Chinese Chestnuts vs Acorns:

• 1 pound of Boiled Chinese Chestnuts has more Vitamin C than Acorns.
• While 1 lb of Raw Acorns contains 3.3 times more Vitamin B3, 1.9 times more Vitamin B5, 1.9 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.9 times more Vitamin B9 than Boiled and Steamed Chinese Chestnuts.
• Both Boiled Chinese Chestnuts and Acorns provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B2 per one pound.
• 1 pound of Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Boiled and Steamed Chinese Chestnuts as well as Raw Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B12 in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Boiled Chinese Chestnuts vs Acorns:

• 1 pound of Boiled Chinese Chestnuts has 1.2 times more Iron than Acorns.
• While 1 lb of Raw Acorns contains 3.4 times more Calcium, 2.5 times more Copper and 1.8 times more Potassium than Boiled and Steamed Chinese Chestnuts.
• Both Boiled Chinese Chestnuts and Acorns contain similar levels of Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus and Zinc per one pound.
• 1 pound of Boiled Chinese Chestnuts lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 lb of Raw Acorns contains 2.5 times more Energy, 31.4 times more Fat, 27.7 times more Saturated Fat, 26 times more Omega 6 and 2.1 times more Protein than Boiled and Steamed Chinese Chestnuts.
• Both Boiled Chinese Chestnuts and Acorns offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate per one pound.
• 1 pound of Boiled Chinese Chestnuts provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6