Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Dried European Chestnuts VS Brazilnuts

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Dried European Chestnuts	7%	11%	82%
Brazilnuts	8%	85%	7%

Macro Nutrients

	Dried European Chestnuts	Brazilnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	13% 374kcal	22.7% 659kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	4.6% 4.45g	69% 67g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	2.6% 0.84g	50.4% 16g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	11.8% 0.19g	2.25% 0.036g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	9.24% 1.57g	143% 24.4g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	59.5% 77.3g	9.03% 11.7g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	3.2% 2.33g	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	% 2.33g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	30.8% 11.7g	19.7% 7.5g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	11.4% 6.4g	25.6% 14.3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Dried 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	24.6% 0.3mg	51.4% 0.62mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	27.7% 0.36mg	2.7% 0.035mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	5.3% 0.85mg	1.84% 0.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	18% 0.9mg	3.68% 0.18mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	51% 0.66mg	7.77% 0.1mg	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	27.3% 109μg	5.5% 22μg	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	16.7% 15mg	0.78% 0.7mg	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	37.7% 5.65mg	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 European Chestnuts	Brazilnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	6.7% 67mg	16% 160mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	72.2% 0.65mg	194% 1.74mg	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	29.8% 2.38mg	30.4% 2.43mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	17.6% 74mg	89.5% 376mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	56.5% 1.3mg	53% 1.22mg	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	25% 175mg	104% 725mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	29% 986mg	19.4% 659mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	3.27% 1.8μg	3485% 1917μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.47% 37mg	0.2% 3mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.2% 0.35mg	37% 4.06mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.26% 9.45g	0.092% 3.42g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Dried European Chestnuts VS Brazilnuts per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Dried European Chestnuts versus 100 g of Brazilnuts to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Dried European Chestnuts vs Brazilnuts:

• 100 grams of Dried European Chestnuts have 10.3 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 21.4 times more Vitamin C than Brazilnuts.
• While 100 g of Dried Brazilnuts contain 2.1 times more Vitamin B1 than Dried European Chestnuts.
• 100 grams of Brazilnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3 and Vitamin C
• Both Dried European Chestnuts as well as Dried Brazilnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Dried European Chestnuts vs Brazilnuts:

• 100 grams of Dried European Chestnuts have 1.5 times more Potassium and 12.3 times more Sodium than Brazilnuts.
• While 100 g of Dried Brazilnuts contain 2.4 times more Calcium, 2.7 times more Copper, 5.1 times more Magnesium, 4.1 times more Phosphorus, 1065 times more Selenium and 11.6 times more Zinc than Dried European Chestnuts.
• Both Dried European Chestnuts and Brazilnuts contain similar levels of Iron and Manganese per 100 grams.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Dried European Chestnuts have 5.2 times more Omega 3, 6.6 times more Carbohydrate and 1.6 times more Fiber than Brazilnuts.
• While 100 g of Dried Brazilnuts contain 1.8 times more Energy, 15.1 times more Fat, 19.3 times more Saturated Fat, 15.5 times more Omega 6 and 2.2 times more Protein than Dried European Chestnuts.