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Ginkgo nuts vs. Beechnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ginkgo nuts and Beechnuts

  • Ginkgo nuts are richer in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Beechnuts are richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Beechnuts is 53% higher.
  • Ginkgo nuts contain less Saturated Fat.

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

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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
4
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5
Beechnuts
Beechnuts
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Iron +146%
Contains more Potassium +99.4%
Contains more Copper +144.5%
Contains more Manganese +1086.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.36
Ginkgo nuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 38% 20% 54% 45% 1% 10% 92% 15% 0%
Beechnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 93% 0% 0% 90% 5% 10% 224% 175% 0%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Iron +146%
Contains more Potassium +99.4%
Contains more Copper +144.5%
Contains more Manganese +1086.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.36

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
3
:
6
Beechnuts
Beechnuts
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +584.2%
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%
Equal in Vitamin C - 15.5
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +584.2%
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%
Equal in Vitamin C - 15.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
2
:
3
Beechnuts
Beechnuts
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Contains more Water +736.4%
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Fats +2876.2%
Contains more Other +208.3%
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
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
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Contains more Water +736.4%
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Fats +2876.2%
Contains more Other +208.3%

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginkgo nuts Beechnuts
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
44%
Beechnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Ginkgo nuts
60%
Beechnuts

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