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Beechnuts vs. Hickory nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beechnuts and Hickory nut?

  • Beechnuts are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Potassium, yet Hickory nut are higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Hickory nut' daily need coverage for Manganese is 142% more.
  • Beechnuts have 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Hickory nut. While Beechnuts have 0.684mg of Vitamin B6, Hickory nut have only 0.192mg.

We used Nuts, beechnuts, dried and Nuts, hickorynuts, dried types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Iron +16%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +6000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +1097.2%
Contains more Copper +10.1%
Contains more Manganese +243.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 93% 0% 0% 90% 5% 10% 224% 175% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 80% 124% 144% 39% 1% 118% 246% 602% 45%
Contains more Iron +16%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +6000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +1097.2%
Contains more Copper +10.1%
Contains more Manganese +243.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +675%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.3%
Contains more Folate +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.907
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 7% 217% 31% 18% 105% 45% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +675%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.3%
Contains more Folate +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.907

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +83.6%
Contains more Water +149.1%
Contains more Other +84.1%
Contains more Protein +105.2%
Contains more Fats +28.7%
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 g
13% 64% 18% 3% 2%
Protein: 12.72 g
Fats: 64.37 g
Carbs: 18.25 g
Water: 2.65 g
Other: 2.01 g
Contains more Carbs +83.6%
Contains more Water +149.1%
Contains more Other +84.1%
Contains more Protein +105.2%
Contains more Fats +28.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 21.886
12% 46% 42%
Saturated Fat: 5.719 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 20.089 g
11% 53% 36%
Saturated Fat: 7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.886 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 21.886

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beechnuts Hickory nut
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Hickory nut Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 11.85g Beechnuts
Protein 6.2g 12.72g Hickory nut
Fats 50g 64.37g Hickory nut
Carbs 33.5g 18.25g Beechnuts
Calories 576kcal 657kcal Hickory nut
Fiber 6.4g Hickory nut
Calcium 1mg 61mg Hickory nut
Iron 2.46mg 2.12mg Beechnuts
Magnesium 0mg 173mg Hickory nut
Phosphorus 0mg 336mg Hickory nut
Potassium 1017mg 436mg Beechnuts
Sodium 38mg 1mg Hickory nut
Zinc 0.36mg 4.31mg Hickory nut
Copper 0.67mg 0.738mg Hickory nut
Manganese 1.341mg 4.61mg Hickory nut
Selenium 8.1µg Hickory nut
Vitamin A 0IU 131IU Hickory nut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Hickory nut
Vitamin C 15.5mg 2mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B1 0.304mg 0.867mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B2 0.371mg 0.131mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B3 0.877mg 0.907mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B5 0.925mg 1.746mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B6 0.684mg 0.192mg Beechnuts
Folate 113µg 40µg Beechnuts
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.139mg Hickory nut
Threonine 0.221mg 0.422mg Hickory nut
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.576mg Hickory nut
Leucine 0.367mg 1.027mg Hickory nut
Lysine 0.367mg 0.497mg Hickory nut
Methionine 0.146mg 0.3mg Hickory nut
Phenylalanine 0.262mg 0.713mg Hickory nut
Valine 0.346mg 0.73mg Hickory nut
Histidine 0.172mg 0.389mg Hickory nut
Saturated Fat 5.719g 7.038g Beechnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 21.892g 32.611g Hickory nut
Polyunsaturated fat 20.089g 21.886g Hickory nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beechnuts Hickory nut
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
38%
Hickory nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Beechnuts
141%
Hickory nut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.319g)
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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.