Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Bananas VS Acorns

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Bananas	4%	3%	93%
Acorns	6%	53%	41%

Macro Nutrients

	Bananas	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	6.1% 177kcal	26.5% 768kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.68% 0.65g	49% 47.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.69% 0.22g	19.2% 6.16g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	3.35% 0.054g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.54% 0.091g	53.7% 9.12g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	35% 45.3g	62.2% 81g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	33.5% 24.3g	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	13.3% 9.62g	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	% 9.9g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 4.74g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	13.6% 5.16g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	3.86% 2.16g	21.8% 12.2g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Bananas	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.66% 5.95μg	0.44% 3.97μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	5.13% 0.062mg	18.5% 0.22mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	11% 0.14mg	18% 0.23mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.25% 1.3mg	22.7% 3.63mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	13.3% 0.66mg	28.4% 1.4mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	56% 0.73mg	80.6% 1.05mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	0% 0μg	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	9.92% 39.7μg	43% 173μg	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	19% 17.3mg	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	1.32% 0.2mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0.83% 0.99μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Bananas	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0.99% 9.92mg	8.14% 81.4mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	17% 0.15mg	137% 1.23mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	0.11% 4.37μg	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	6.45% 0.52mg	19.6% 1.57mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	12.8% 53.6mg	29.3% 123mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	23.3% 0.54mg	115% 2.65mg	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	6.24% 43.7mg	22.4% 157mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	21% 710mg	31.5% 1070mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	3.6% 2μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.13% 2mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	2.7% 0.3mg	9.2% 1mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4% 149g	1.5% 55.4g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Bananas VS Acorns per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Bananas versus 7 oz of Acorns to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Bananas vs Acorns:

• 7 ounces of Bananas have more Vitamin C than Acorns.
• While 7 oz of Raw Acorns contain 3.6 times more Vitamin B1, 1.6 times more Vitamin B2, 2.7 times more Vitamin B3, 2.1 times more Vitamin B5, 1.4 times more Vitamin B6 and 4.4 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Bananas.
• 7 ounces of Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Raw Bananas as well as Raw Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B12 in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Bananas vs Acorns:

• 7 ounces of Bananas have 2.7 times more Water than Acorns.
• While 7 oz of Raw Acorns contain 8.2 times more Calcium, 8 times more Copper, 3 times more Iron, 2.3 times more Magnesium, 5 times more Manganese, 3.6 times more Phosphorus, 1.5 times more Potassium and 3.4 times more Zinc than Raw Bananas.
• 7 ounces of Bananas lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 oz of Raw Acorns contain 4.3 times more Energy, 72.3 times more Fat, 27.7 times more Saturated Fat, 99.9 times more Omega 6, 1.8 times more Carbohydrate and 5.6 times more Protein than Raw Bananas.
• 7 ounces of Bananas provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 and Protein