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Ginkgo nuts vs. Pine nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ginkgo nuts and Pine nuts

  • Ginkgo nuts are richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, yet Pine nuts are richer in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Pine nuts is 378% higher.
  • Ginkgo nuts contain 19 times more Vitamin C than Pine nuts. Ginkgo nuts contain 15mg of Vitamin C, while Pine nuts contain 0.8mg.
  • Ginkgo nuts contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, ginkgo nuts, raw and Nuts, pine nuts, 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
0
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10
Pine nuts
Pine nuts
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +453%
Contains more Magnesium +829.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +363.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +1797.1%
Contains more Copper +383.2%
Contains more Manganese +7689.4%
Ginkgo nuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 38% 20% 54% 45% 1% 10% 92% 15% 0%
Pine nuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 208% 180% 247% 53% 1% 176% 442% 1149% 4%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +453%
Contains more Magnesium +829.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +363.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +1797.1%
Contains more Copper +383.2%
Contains more Manganese +7689.4%

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
:
5
Pine nuts
Pine nuts
Contains more Vitamin A +1824.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1775%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.9%
Contains more Folate +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.6%
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%
Pine nuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 187% 0% 3% 91% 53% 83% 19% 22% 26% 0% 135%
Contains more Vitamin A +1824.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1775%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.9%
Contains more Folate +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
2
:
3
Pine nuts
Pine nuts
Contains more Carbs +187.5%
Contains more Water +2321.1%
Contains more Protein +216.9%
Contains more Fats +3969.6%
Contains more Other +115%
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
Pine nuts
14% 68% 13% 2% 3%
Protein: 13.69 g
Fats: 68.37 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 2.28 g
Other: 2.58 g
Contains more Carbs +187.5%
Contains more Water +2321.1%
Contains more Protein +216.9%
Contains more Fats +3969.6%
Contains more Other +115%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
1
:
2
Pine nuts
Pine nuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2931.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5413.1%
Ginkgo nuts
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.618 g
Pine nuts
8% 33% 59%
Saturated Fat: 4.899 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.764 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 34.071 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2931.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5413.1%

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 Pine nuts
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
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 Pine nuts Opinion
Net carbs 37.6g 9.38g Ginkgo nuts
Protein 4.32g 13.69g Pine nuts
Fats 1.68g 68.37g Pine nuts
Carbs 37.6g 13.08g Ginkgo nuts
Calories 182kcal 673kcal Pine nuts
Starch 1.43g Pine nuts
Fructose 0.07g Pine nuts
Sugar 3.59g Ginkgo nuts
Fiber 3.7g Pine nuts
Calcium 2mg 16mg Pine nuts
Iron 1mg 5.53mg Pine nuts
Magnesium 27mg 251mg Pine nuts
Phosphorus 124mg 575mg Pine nuts
Potassium 510mg 597mg Pine nuts
Sodium 7mg 2mg Pine nuts
Zinc 0.34mg 6.45mg Pine nuts
Copper 0.274mg 1.324mg Pine nuts
Manganese 0.113mg 8.802mg Pine nuts
Selenium 0.7µg Pine nuts
Vitamin A 558IU 29IU Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 1µg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin E 9.33mg Pine nuts
Vitamin C 15mg 0.8mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.364mg Pine nuts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.227mg Pine nuts
Vitamin B3 6mg 4.387mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.313mg Pine nuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.094mg Ginkgo nuts
Folate 54µg 34µg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin K 53.9µg Pine nuts
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.107mg Pine nuts
Threonine 0.268mg 0.37mg Pine nuts
Isoleucine 0.209mg 0.542mg Pine nuts
Leucine 0.316mg 0.991mg Pine nuts
Lysine 0.206mg 0.54mg Pine nuts
Methionine 0.055mg 0.259mg Pine nuts
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.524mg Pine nuts
Valine 0.283mg 0.687mg Pine nuts
Histidine 0.102mg 0.341mg Pine nuts
Saturated Fat 0.319g 4.899g Ginkgo nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.619g 18.764g Pine nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.618g 34.071g Pine nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.404g Pine nuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.052g Pine nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.112g Pine nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginkgo nuts Pine 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
33%
Ginkgo nuts
51%
Pine nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Ginkgo nuts
246%
Pine nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.58g)
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. Pine nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170591/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.