Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Boiled Japanese Chestnuts VS Dried Acorns

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Japanese Chestnuts	6%	3%	91%
Dried Acorns	6%	53%	41%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Japanese Chestnuts	Dried Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2.74% 79.4kcal	25% 721kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.28% 0.27g	46% 44.5g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.12% 0.04g	18% 5.8g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.44% 0.007g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.38% 0.064g	50.5% 8.58g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	13.8% 18g	58.5% 76g	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	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.08% 1.16g	20.5% 11.5g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Japanese Chestnuts	Dried Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.16% 1.4μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	14.8% 0.18mg	17.6% 0.21mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.43% 0.084mg	16.8% 0.22mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.8% 0.77mg	21.3% 3.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	2.13% 0.11mg	26.6% 1.33mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	11% 0.14mg	75.8% 0.99mg	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	6.02% 24μg	40.8% 163μg	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	15% 13.5mg	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

	Boiled Japanese Chestnuts	Dried Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	1.56% 15.6mg	7.65% 76.5mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	32% 0.29mg	129% 1.16mg	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	9.4% 0.75mg	18.4% 1.47mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	6.07% 25.5mg	27.7% 116mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	35.5% 0.82mg	84% 1.93mg	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	5.26% 37mg	21% 146mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	4.96% 169mg	29.6% 1005mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.47% 7.1mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	5.15% 0.57mg	8.63% 0.95mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.3% 122g	0.19% 7.17g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Japanese Chestnuts VS Dried Acorns per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Boiled Japanese Chestnuts vs Dried Acorns:

• 5 ounces of Boiled Japanese Chestnuts have more Vitamin C than Dried Acorns.
• While 5 oz of Dried Acorns contain 2.6 times more Vitamin B2, 4.4 times more Vitamin B3, 12.5 times more Vitamin B5, 6.8 times more Vitamin B6 and 6.8 times more Vitamin B9 than Boiled and Steamed Japanese Chestnuts.
• Both Boiled Japanese Chestnuts and Dried Acorns provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Japanese Chestnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5
• 5 ounces of Dried Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Boiled and Steamed Japanese Chestnuts as well as Dried Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B12 in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Boiled Japanese Chestnuts vs Dried Acorns:

• 5 ounces of Boiled Japanese Chestnuts have 17 times more Water than Dried Acorns.
• While 5 oz of Dried Acorns contain 4.9 times more Calcium, 4 times more Copper, 2 times more Iron, 4.6 times more Magnesium, 2.4 times more Manganese, 4 times more Phosphorus, 6 times more Potassium and 1.7 times more Zinc than Boiled and Steamed Japanese Chestnuts.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Japanese Chestnuts lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Dried Acorns contain 9.1 times more Energy, 165.3 times more Fat, 145.9 times more Saturated Fat, 134.5 times more Omega 6, 4.2 times more Carbohydrate and 9.9 times more Protein than Boiled and Steamed Japanese Chestnuts.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Japanese Chestnuts provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 6 and Protein