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Acorns vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Acorns and Pecan

  • Acorns have more Vitamin B6, and Folate, however, Pecan is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Pecan covers your daily Manganese needs 138% more than Acorns.
  • Pecan has 4 times less Folate than Acorns. Acorns have 87µg of Folate, while Pecan has 22µg.
  • Acorns contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, acorns, raw and Nuts, pecans.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Acorns
1
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8
Pecan
Contains more Potassium +31.5%
Contains more Calcium +70.7%
Contains more Iron +220.3%
Contains more Magnesium +95.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +250.6%
Contains more Zinc +788.2%
Contains more Copper +93.2%
Contains more Manganese +236.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 45% 34% 48% 0% 14% 207% 175% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Contains more Potassium +31.5%
Contains more Calcium +70.7%
Contains more Iron +220.3%
Contains more Magnesium +95.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +250.6%
Contains more Zinc +788.2%
Contains more Copper +93.2%
Contains more Manganese +236.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Acorns
3
:
8
Pecan
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.4%
Contains more Folate +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +489.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 28% 28% 35% 43% 122% 66% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.4%
Contains more Folate +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +489.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Acorns
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3
Pecan
Contains more Carbs +194%
Contains more Water +692.6%
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Fats +201.6%
Contains more Other +10.4%
6% 24% 41% 28%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.86 g
Carbs: 40.75 g
Water: 27.9 g
Other: 1.34 g
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Carbs +194%
Contains more Water +692.6%
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Fats +201.6%
Contains more Other +10.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Acorns
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Pecan
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370.3%
14% 66% 20%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.109 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.596 g
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +170%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Acorns Pecan
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acorns Pecan Opinion
Net carbs 40.75g 4.26g Acorns
Protein 6.15g 9.17g Pecan
Fats 23.86g 71.97g Pecan
Carbs 40.75g 13.86g Acorns
Calories 387kcal 691kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g Acorns
Fiber 9.6g Pecan
Calcium 41mg 70mg Pecan
Iron 0.79mg 2.53mg Pecan
Magnesium 62mg 121mg Pecan
Phosphorus 79mg 277mg Pecan
Potassium 539mg 410mg Acorns
Zinc 0.51mg 4.53mg Pecan
Copper 0.621mg 1.2mg Pecan
Manganese 1.337mg 4.5mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg Pecan
Vitamin A 39IU 56IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Pecan
Vitamin E 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.66mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.13mg Pecan
Vitamin B3 1.827mg 1.167mg Acorns
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.863mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.528mg 0.21mg Acorns
Folate 87µg 22µg Acorns
Vitamin K 3.5µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.093mg Pecan
Threonine 0.236mg 0.306mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.336mg Pecan
Leucine 0.489mg 0.598mg Pecan
Lysine 0.384mg 0.287mg Acorns
Methionine 0.103mg 0.183mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.269mg 0.426mg Pecan
Valine 0.345mg 0.411mg Pecan
Histidine 0.17mg 0.262mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 3.102g 6.18g Acorns
Monounsaturated Fat 15.109g 40.801g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 4.596g 21.614g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Acorns Pecan
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Acorns
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Acorns
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acorns
Acorns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acorns
Acorns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acorns
Acorns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Acorns
Acorns is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Acorns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170157/nutrients
  2. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.