Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Dried peeled European Chestnuts VS Brazilnuts

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Dried peeled European Chestnuts	5%	10%	85%
Brazilnuts	8%	85%	7%

Macro Nutrients

	Dried peeled European Chestnuts	Brazilnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	57.7% 1674kcal	103% 2989kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	18.3% 17.7g	314% 304g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	10.4% 3.34g	229% 73g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	46.8% 0.75g	10.2% 0.16g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	37% 6.26g	650% 111g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	274% 356g	41% 53.3g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	14.6% 10.6g	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	0% 0g	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	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 10.6g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	NA	89.5% 34g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	40.6% 22.7g	116% 65g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Dried peeled European Chestnuts	Brazilnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	134% 1.6mg	233% 2.8mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	19% 0.24mg	12.2% 0.16mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	24.2% 3.87mg	8.36% 1.34mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	81.7% 4.1mg	16.7% 0.83mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	232% 3.02mg	35.2% 0.46mg	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	25% 100μg	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	76% 68.5mg	3.53% 3.18mg	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	171% 25.6mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Dried peeled European Chestnuts	Brazilnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	29% 290mg	72.6% 726mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	329% 2.96mg	878% 7.9mg	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	136% 11mg	138% 11mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	80% 336mg	406% 1706mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	233% 5.37mg	241% 5.55mg	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	88.8% 621mg	470% 3289mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	132% 4495mg	88% 2989mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	15810% 8695μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	11% 168mg	0.91% 13.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	14.4% 1.6mg	167% 18.4mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.1% 41g	0.42% 15.5g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Dried peeled European Chestnuts VS Brazilnuts per 1 lb

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

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

• 1 pound of Dried peeled European Chestnuts has 1.5 times more Vitamin B2, 2.9 times more Vitamin B3, 4.9 times more Vitamin B5, 6.6 times more Vitamin B6, 5 times more Vitamin B9 and 21.6 times more Vitamin C than Brazilnuts.
• While 1 lb of Dried Brazilnuts contains 1.7 times more Vitamin B1 than Dried peeled European Chestnuts.
• 1 pound of Brazilnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3 and Vitamin C
• Both Dried peeled European Chestnuts as well as Dried Brazilnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Dried peeled European Chestnuts vs Brazilnuts:

• 1 pound of Dried peeled European Chestnuts has 1.5 times more Potassium and 12.3 times more Sodium than Brazilnuts.
• While 1 lb of Dried Brazilnuts contains 2.5 times more Calcium, 2.7 times more Copper, 5.1 times more Magnesium, 5.3 times more Phosphorus and 11.6 times more Zinc than Dried peeled European Chestnuts.
• Both Dried peeled European Chestnuts and Brazilnuts contain similar levels of Iron and Manganese per one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Dried peeled European Chestnuts has 4.6 times more Omega 3 and 6.7 times more Carbohydrate than Brazilnuts.
• While 1 lb of Dried Brazilnuts contains 1.8 times more Energy, 17.2 times more Fat, 21.9 times more Saturated Fat, 17.6 times more Omega 6 and 2.9 times more Protein than Dried peeled European Chestnuts.