Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Dried European Chestnuts VS Acorns

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Dried European Chestnuts	7%	11%	82%
Acorns	6%	53%	41%

Macro Nutrients

	Dried European Chestnuts	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	58.5% 1696kcal	60.5% 1755kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	21% 20g	112% 108g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	12% 3.8g	44% 14g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	53.3% 0.85g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	42% 7.12g	123% 21g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	270% 351g	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	140% 53g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	51.8% 29g	50% 28g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Dried European Chestnuts	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	112% 1.34mg	42.3% 0.51mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	126% 1.63mg	41% 0.54mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	24% 3.86mg	51.8% 8.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	81.4% 4.07mg	65% 3.24mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	231% 3mg	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	124% 494μg	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	75.6% 68mg	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

	Dried European Chestnuts	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	30.4% 304mg	18.6% 186mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	328% 2.95mg	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	135% 10.8mg	44.8% 3.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	80% 336mg	67% 281mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	256% 5.9mg	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	113% 794mg	51% 358mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	132% 4472mg	72% 2445mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	15% 8.16μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	11% 168mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	14.4% 1.6mg	21% 2.3mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.16% 43g	3.42% 127g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Dried European Chestnuts VS Acorns per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Dried European 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 Dried European Chestnuts vs Acorns:

• 1 pound of Dried European Chestnuts has 2.6 times more Vitamin B1, 3.1 times more Vitamin B2, 1.3 times more Vitamin B5, 1.3 times more Vitamin B6, 1.3 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Acorns.
• While 1 lb of Raw Acorns contains 2.1 times more Vitamin B3 than Dried European Chestnuts.
• 1 pound of Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Dried European Chestnuts as well as Raw Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B12 in one pound.

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

• 1 pound of Dried European Chestnuts has 1.6 times more Calcium, 3 times more Iron, 2.2 times more Phosphorus, 1.8 times more Potassium and more Sodium than Acorns.
• While 1 lb of Raw Acorns contains 1.5 times more Zinc than Dried European Chestnuts.
• Both Dried European Chestnuts and Acorns contain similar levels of Copper, Magnesium and Manganese per one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Dried European Chestnuts has 1.9 times more Carbohydrate than Acorns.
• While 1 lb of Raw Acorns contains 5.4 times more Fat, 3.7 times more Saturated Fat and 2.9 times more Omega 6 than Dried European Chestnuts.
• Both Dried European Chestnuts and Acorns offer comparable quantities of Energy and Protein per one pound.