Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Dried Chinese Chestnuts VS Dried European Chestnuts

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Dried Chinese Chestnuts	8%	4%	88%
Dried European Chestnuts	7%	11%	82%

Macro Nutrients

	Dried Chinese Chestnuts	Dried European Chestnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	56.8% 1647kcal	58.5% 1696kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	8.46% 8.2g	21% 20g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	3.77% 1.2g	12% 3.8g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	12.8% 0.2g	53.3% 0.85g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	11% 1.9g	42% 7.12g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	278% 362g	270% 351g	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	140% 53g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	55.2% 31g	51.8% 29g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Dried Chinese Chestnuts	Dried European Chestnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	8.06% 72.6μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	98% 1.18mg	112% 1.34mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	102% 1.33mg	126% 1.63mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	37% 5.9mg	24% 3.86mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	82% 4.1mg	81.4% 4.07mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	232% 3.02mg	231% 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	125% 499μg	124% 494μg	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	295% 265mg	75.6% 68mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	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 Chinese Chestnuts	Dried European Chestnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	13% 132mg	30.4% 304mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	297% 2.68mg	328% 2.95mg	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	130% 10.4mg	135% 10.8mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	148% 621mg	80% 336mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	513% 11.8mg	256% 5.9mg	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	100% 703mg	113% 794mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	97% 3293mg	132% 4472mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	15% 8.16μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.5% 22.7mg	11% 168mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	58% 6.4mg	14.4% 1.6mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.1% 40.4g	1.16% 43g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Dried Chinese Chestnuts VS Dried European Chestnuts per 1 lb

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Dried Chinese Chestnuts vs Dried European Chestnuts:

• 1 pound of Dried Chinese Chestnuts has 1.5 times more Vitamin B3 and 3.9 times more Vitamin C than Dried European Chestnuts.
• Both Dried Chinese Chestnuts and Dried European Chestnuts provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B9 per one pound.
• Both Dried Chinese Chestnuts as well as Dried European Chestnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Dried Chinese Chestnuts vs Dried European Chestnuts:

• 1 pound of Dried Chinese Chestnuts has 1.9 times more Magnesium, 2 times more Manganese and 4 times more Zinc than Dried European Chestnuts.
• While 1 lb of Dried European Chestnuts contains 2.3 times more Calcium, 1.4 times more Potassium and 7.4 times more Sodium than Dried Chinese Chestnuts.
• Both Dried Chinese Chestnuts and Dried European Chestnuts contain similar levels of Copper, Iron and Phosphorus per one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 lb of Dried European Chestnuts contains 2.5 times more Fat, 3.1 times more Saturated Fat, 4.2 times more Omega 3 and 3.7 times more Omega 6 than Dried Chinese Chestnuts.
• Both Dried Chinese Chestnuts and Dried European Chestnuts offer comparable quantities of Energy, Carbohydrate and Protein per one pound.