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

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Dried Chinese Chestnuts	8%	4%	88%
Raw European Chestnuts	5%	10%	85%

Macro Nutrients

	Dried Chinese Chestnuts	Raw European Chestnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	56.8% 1647kcal	33.3% 966kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	8.46% 8.2g	10.6% 10.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	3.77% 1.2g	6.02% 1.93g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	12.8% 0.2g	27% 0.43g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	11% 1.9g	21.3% 3.6g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	278% 362g	159% 207g	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	97% 36.7g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	55.2% 31g	19.6% 11g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Dried Chinese Chestnuts	Raw European Chestnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	8.06% 72.6μg	0.5% 4.54μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	98% 1.18mg	90% 1.08mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	102% 1.33mg	58.6% 0.76mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	37% 5.9mg	33.4% 5.35mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	82% 4.1mg	46% 2.3mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	232% 3.02mg	131% 1.7mg	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	70.3% 281μg	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	217% 195mg	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	Raw European Chestnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	13% 132mg	12.2% 122mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	297% 2.68mg	225% 2.03mg	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	57.3% 4.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	148% 621mg	34.6% 145mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	513% 11.8mg	188% 4.3mg	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	60.3% 422mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	97% 3293mg	69% 2350mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.5% 22.7mg	0.91% 13.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	58% 6.4mg	21.4% 2.36mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.1% 40.4g	5.96% 221g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

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

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Dried Chinese Chestnuts versus 1 lb of Raw 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 Raw European Chestnuts:

• 1 pound of Dried Chinese Chestnuts has 1.7 times more Vitamin B2, 1.8 times more Vitamin B5, 1.8 times more Vitamin B6, 1.8 times more Vitamin B9 and 1.4 times more Vitamin C than Raw European Chestnuts.
• Both Dried Chinese Chestnuts and Raw European Chestnuts provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B3 per one pound.
• Both Dried Chinese Chestnuts as well as Raw 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 Raw European Chestnuts:

• 1 pound of Dried Chinese Chestnuts has 1.3 times more Copper, 2.3 times more Iron, 4.3 times more Magnesium, 2.7 times more Manganese, 1.7 times more Phosphorus, 1.4 times more Potassium and 2.7 times more Zinc than Raw European Chestnuts.
• Both Dried Chinese Chestnuts and Raw European Chestnuts contain similar levels of Calcium per one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Dried Chinese Chestnuts has 1.7 times more Energy, 1.8 times more Carbohydrate and 2.8 times more Protein than Raw European Chestnuts.
• While 1 lb of Raw European Chestnuts contains 2.1 times more Omega 3 and 1.9 times more Omega 6 than Dried Chinese Chestnuts.