Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams 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	1.93% 56kcal	17.6% 509kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.2% 0.19g	32.4% 31.4g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.088% 0.028g	12.8% 4.1g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.31% 0.005g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.26% 0.045g	35.6% 6.05g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	9.72% 12.6g	41.3% 53.7g	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	1.46% 0.82g	14.5% 8.1g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Japanese Chestnuts	Dried Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.11% 1μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	10.4% 0.13mg	12.4% 0.15mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.54% 0.059mg	12% 0.15mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	3.4% 0.54mg	15% 2.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	1.5% 0.075mg	19% 0.94mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	7.85% 0.1mg	53.5% 0.7mg	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	4.25% 17μg	28.8% 115μg	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	10.6% 9.5mg	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	1.1% 11mg	5.4% 54mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	22.7% 0.2mg	91% 0.82mg	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	6.63% 0.53mg	13% 1.04mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.3% 18mg	19.5% 82mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	25% 0.58mg	59.3% 1.36mg	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	3.7% 26mg	14.7% 103mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	3.5% 119mg	21% 709mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.33% 5mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.64% 0.4mg	6.1% 0.67mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.33% 86g	0.14% 5.06g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Japanese Chestnuts VS Dried Acorns per 100 g

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Boiled Japanese Chestnuts vs Dried Acorns:

• 100 grams of Boiled Japanese Chestnuts have more Vitamin C than Dried Acorns.
• While 100 g 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 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Boiled Japanese Chestnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5
• 100 grams 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 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Boiled Japanese Chestnuts vs Dried Acorns:

• 100 grams of Boiled Japanese Chestnuts have 17 times more Water than Dried Acorns.
• While 100 g 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.
• 100 grams of Boiled Japanese Chestnuts lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 g 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.
• 100 grams of Boiled Japanese Chestnuts provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 6 and Protein