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Beechnuts vs. Ginkgo nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beechnuts and Ginkgo nuts

  • Beechnuts are richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, yet Ginkgo nuts are richer in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Beechnuts is 53% higher.
  • Beechnuts contain 18 times more Saturated Fat than Ginkgo nuts. Beechnuts contain 5.719g of Saturated Fat, while Ginkgo nuts contain 0.319g.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, beechnuts, dried and Nuts, ginkgo nuts, raw.

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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.
Beechnuts
Beechnuts
5
:
4
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
Contains more Iron +146%
Contains more Potassium +99.4%
Contains more Copper +144.5%
Contains more Manganese +1086.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.34
Beechnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 93% 0% 0% 90% 5% 10% 224% 175% 0%
Ginkgo nuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 38% 20% 54% 45% 1% 10% 92% 15% 0%
Contains more Iron +146%
Contains more Potassium +99.4%
Contains more Copper +144.5%
Contains more Manganese +1086.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.34

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.
Beechnuts
Beechnuts
6
:
3
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +478.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.5%
Contains more Folate +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +584.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 15
Beechnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 52% 76% 86% 17% 56% 158% 85% 0% 0%
Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 50% 56% 21% 113% 10% 76% 41% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +478.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.5%
Contains more Folate +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +584.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beechnuts
Beechnuts
3
:
2
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Fats +2876.2%
Contains more Other +208.3%
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Contains more Water +736.4%
Beechnuts
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 g
Ginkgo nuts
4% 2% 38% 55%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 37.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Fats +2876.2%
Contains more Other +208.3%
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Contains more Water +736.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beechnuts
Beechnuts
2
:
1
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3436.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3150.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Beechnuts
12% 46% 42%
Saturated Fat: 5.719 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 20.089 g
Ginkgo nuts
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.618 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3436.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3150.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beechnuts Ginkgo nuts Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 37.6g Ginkgo nuts
Protein 6.2g 4.32g Beechnuts
Fats 50g 1.68g Beechnuts
Carbs 33.5g 37.6g Ginkgo nuts
Calories 576kcal 182kcal Beechnuts
Calcium 1mg 2mg Ginkgo nuts
Iron 2.46mg 1mg Beechnuts
Magnesium 0mg 27mg Ginkgo nuts
Phosphorus 0mg 124mg Ginkgo nuts
Potassium 1017mg 510mg Beechnuts
Sodium 38mg 7mg Ginkgo nuts
Zinc 0.36mg 0.34mg Beechnuts
Copper 0.67mg 0.274mg Beechnuts
Manganese 1.341mg 0.113mg Beechnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 558IU Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin C 15.5mg 15mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B1 0.304mg 0.22mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B2 0.371mg 0.09mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B3 0.877mg 6mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B5 0.925mg 0.16mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B6 0.684mg 0.328mg Beechnuts
Folate 113µg 54µg Beechnuts
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.071mg Ginkgo nuts
Threonine 0.221mg 0.268mg Ginkgo nuts
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.209mg Beechnuts
Leucine 0.367mg 0.316mg Beechnuts
Lysine 0.367mg 0.206mg Beechnuts
Methionine 0.146mg 0.055mg Beechnuts
Phenylalanine 0.262mg 0.171mg Beechnuts
Valine 0.346mg 0.283mg Beechnuts
Histidine 0.172mg 0.102mg Beechnuts
Saturated Fat 5.719g 0.319g Ginkgo nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 21.892g 0.619g Beechnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 20.089g 0.618g Beechnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beechnuts Ginkgo nuts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
44%
Beechnuts
33%
Ginkgo nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Beechnuts
27%
Ginkgo nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/nutrients
  2. Ginkgo nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170584/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.