Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces 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	18% 523kcal	32.2% 934kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	5.7% 5.54g	98% 95g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	3.26% 1.04g	71.5% 23g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	14.6% 0.23g	3.2% 0.051g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	11.5% 1.96g	203% 34.5g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	85.5% 111g	13% 16.6g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	4.56% 3.3g	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	% 3.3g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	NA	28% 10.6g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	12.7% 7.1g	36.2% 20.3g	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	42% 0.5mg	73% 0.87mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	5.9% 0.077mg	3.8% 0.05mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	7.57% 1.2mg	2.6% 0.42mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	25.5% 1.28mg	5.2% 0.26mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	72.6% 0.94mg	11% 0.14mg	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	39% 156μg	7.8% 31μg	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	23.8% 21.4mg	1.1% 0.99mg	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	53.4% 8mg	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	9.07% 91mg	22.7% 227mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	103% 0.93mg	275% 2.47mg	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	42.3% 3.4mg	43% 3.44mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	25% 105mg	127% 533mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	73% 1.68mg	75.4% 1.73mg	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	27.7% 194mg	147% 1028mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	41.3% 1405mg	27.5% 934mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	4941% 2717μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.5% 52.4mg	0.28% 4.25mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.5% 0.5mg	52.3% 5.75mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.34% 12.8g	0.13% 4.85g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Dried peeled European Chestnuts VS Brazilnuts per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Dried peeled European Chestnuts versus 5 oz of Brazilnuts to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Dried peeled European Chestnuts vs Brazilnuts:

• 5 ounces of Dried peeled European Chestnuts have 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 5 oz of Dried Brazilnuts contain 1.7 times more Vitamin B1 than Dried peeled European Chestnuts.
• 5 ounces 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 five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Dried peeled European Chestnuts vs Brazilnuts:

• 5 ounces of Dried peeled European Chestnuts have 1.5 times more Potassium and 12.3 times more Sodium than Brazilnuts.
• While 5 oz of Dried Brazilnuts contain 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 five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Dried peeled European Chestnuts have 4.6 times more Omega 3 and 6.7 times more Carbohydrate than Brazilnuts.
• While 5 oz of Dried Brazilnuts contain 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.