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Ginkgo nuts vs. Acorns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ginkgo nuts and Acorns

  • Ginkgo nuts are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, yet Acorns are higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Acorns covers your daily Manganese needs 53% more than Ginkgo nuts.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ginkgo nuts are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, ginkgo nuts, raw and Nuts, acorns, 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.
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
2
:
7
Acorns
Acorns
Contains more Iron +26.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +57%
Contains more Calcium +1950%
Contains more Magnesium +129.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +126.6%
Contains more Manganese +1083.2%
Equal in Potassium - 539
Ginkgo nuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 38% 20% 54% 45% 1% 10% 92% 15% 0%
Acorns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 45% 34% 48% 0% 14% 207% 175% 0%
Contains more Iron +26.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +57%
Contains more Calcium +1950%
Contains more Magnesium +129.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +126.6%
Contains more Manganese +1083.2%
Equal in Potassium - 539

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.
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
5
:
4
Acorns
Acorns
Contains more Vitamin A +1330.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
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%
Acorns
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1330.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61%
Contains more Folate +61.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
1
:
4
Acorns
Acorns
Contains more Water +97.8%
Contains more Protein +42.4%
Contains more Fats +1320.2%
Contains more Other +11.7%
Equal in Carbs - 40.75
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
Acorns
6% 24% 41% 28%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.86 g
Carbs: 40.75 g
Water: 27.9 g
Other: 1.34 g
Contains more Water +97.8%
Contains more Protein +42.4%
Contains more Fats +1320.2%
Contains more Other +11.7%
Equal in Carbs - 40.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
1
:
2
Acorns
Acorns
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2340.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +643.7%
Ginkgo nuts
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.618 g
Acorns
14% 66% 20%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.109 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.596 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2340.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +643.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ginkgo nuts Acorns
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ginkgo nuts Acorns Opinion
Net carbs 37.6g 40.75g Acorns
Protein 4.32g 6.15g Acorns
Fats 1.68g 23.86g Acorns
Carbs 37.6g 40.75g Acorns
Calories 182kcal 387kcal Acorns
Calcium 2mg 41mg Acorns
Iron 1mg 0.79mg Ginkgo nuts
Magnesium 27mg 62mg Acorns
Phosphorus 124mg 79mg Ginkgo nuts
Potassium 510mg 539mg Acorns
Sodium 7mg 0mg Acorns
Zinc 0.34mg 0.51mg Acorns
Copper 0.274mg 0.621mg Acorns
Manganese 0.113mg 1.337mg Acorns
Vitamin A 558IU 39IU Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 2µg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.112mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.118mg Acorns
Vitamin B3 6mg 1.827mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.715mg Acorns
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.528mg Acorns
Folate 54µg 87µg Acorns
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.074mg Acorns
Threonine 0.268mg 0.236mg Ginkgo nuts
Isoleucine 0.209mg 0.285mg Acorns
Leucine 0.316mg 0.489mg Acorns
Lysine 0.206mg 0.384mg Acorns
Methionine 0.055mg 0.103mg Acorns
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.269mg Acorns
Valine 0.283mg 0.345mg Acorns
Histidine 0.102mg 0.17mg Acorns
Saturated Fat 0.319g 3.102g Ginkgo nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.619g 15.109g Acorns
Polyunsaturated fat 0.618g 4.596g Acorns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginkgo nuts Acorns
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
33%
Ginkgo nuts
27%
Acorns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Ginkgo nuts
56%
Acorns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.783g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acorns
Acorns contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Acorns
Acorns 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. Ginkgo nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170584/nutrients
  2. Acorns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170157/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.