Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Dried Japanese Chestnuts VS Frozen Carrots

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Dried Japanese Chestnuts	6%	3%	91%
Frozen Carrots	8%	11%	81%

Macro Nutrients

	Dried Japanese Chestnuts	Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	56.3% 1633kcal	5.63% 163kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	5.8% 5.62g	2.15% 2.1g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	2.6% 0.83g	0.67% 0.21g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	8.8% 0.14g	4.8% 0.077g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	7.7% 1.3g	6.6% 1.12g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	284% 369g	27.6% 36g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	29.8% 21.6g	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	1.94% 1.4g	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	% 1.8g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 18.4g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	NA	39.4% 15g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	42.5% 24g	6.3% 3.54g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Dried Japanese Chestnuts	Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	2% 18μg	358% 3221μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	303% 3.64mg	16.6% 0.2mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	133% 1.72mg	13% 0.17mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	99% 16mg	13% 2.1mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	43.6% 2.2mg	17% 0.85mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	230% 3mg	33% 0.43mg	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	11.3% 45.4μg	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	309% 278mg	12.6% 11.3mg	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	17.2% 2.6mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	66.5% 80μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Dried Japanese Chestnuts	Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	32.7% 327mg	16.3% 163mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	661% 5.95mg	37.3% 0.34mg	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	192% 15.3mg	25% 2mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	124% 522mg	13% 54.4mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	732% 17mg	33.7% 0.78mg	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	110% 767mg	21.4% 150mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	102% 3484mg	31.4% 1066mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	5.77% 3.18μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	10.3% 154mg	20.6% 308mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	106% 11.7mg	13.6% 1.5mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.22% 45g	11% 408g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Dried Japanese Chestnuts VS Frozen Carrots per 1 lb

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Dried Japanese Chestnuts vs Frozen Carrots:

• 1 pound of Dried Japanese Chestnuts has 18.2 times more Vitamin B1, 10.3 times more Vitamin B2, 7.5 times more Vitamin B3, 2.6 times more Vitamin B5, 6.9 times more Vitamin B6, 10.9 times more Vitamin B9 and 24.5 times more Vitamin C than Frozen Carrots.
• While 1 lb of Frozen Carrots, Unprepared contains 177.5 times more Vitamin A than Dried Japanese Chestnuts.
• 1 pound of Dried Japanese Chestnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Dried Japanese Chestnuts as well as Frozen Carrots, Unprepared have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Dried Japanese Chestnuts vs Frozen Carrots:

• 1 pound of Dried Japanese Chestnuts has 2 times more Calcium, 17.7 times more Copper, 7.7 times more Iron, 9.6 times more Magnesium, 21.7 times more Manganese, 5.1 times more Phosphorus, 3.3 times more Potassium and 7.8 times more Zinc than Frozen Carrots.
• While 1 lb of Frozen Carrots, Unprepared contains 2 times more Sodium and 9 times more Water than Dried Japanese Chestnuts.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Dried Japanese Chestnuts has 10 times more Energy, 10.3 times more Carbohydrate and 6.7 times more Protein than Frozen Carrots.
• 1 pound of Frozen Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein
• Both Dried Japanese Chestnuts as well as Frozen Carrots, Unprepared provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in one pound.