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Hickory nut vs. Acorns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hickory nut and Acorns different?

  • Hickory nut are richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Copper, while Acorns are higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Hickory nut covers your daily need of Manganese 142% more than Acorns.
  • Hickory nut contain 8 times more Zinc than Acorns. Hickory nut contain 4.31mg of Zinc, while Acorns contain 0.51mg.
  • Acorns are lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, hickorynuts, dried and Nuts, acorns, raw types were used 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 Calcium +48.8%
Contains more Iron +168.4%
Contains more Magnesium +179%
Contains more Phosphorus +325.3%
Contains more Zinc +745.1%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +244.8%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 80% 124% 144% 39% 1% 118% 246% 602% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 45% 34% 48% 0% 14% 207% 175% 0%
Contains more Calcium +48.8%
Contains more Iron +168.4%
Contains more Magnesium +179%
Contains more Phosphorus +325.3%
Contains more Zinc +745.1%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +244.8%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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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Acorns
Contains more Vitamin A +235.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +674.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Folate +117.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.118
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%
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 +235.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +674.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Folate +117.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.118

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +106.8%
Contains more Fats +169.8%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +123.3%
Contains more Water +952.8%
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
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 Protein +106.8%
Contains more Fats +169.8%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +123.3%
Contains more Water +952.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
11% 53% 36%
Saturated Fat: 7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.886 g
14% 66% 20%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.109 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.596 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hickory nut Acorns
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 Hickory nut Acorns Opinion
Net carbs 11.85g 40.75g Acorns
Protein 12.72g 6.15g Hickory nut
Fats 64.37g 23.86g Hickory nut
Carbs 18.25g 40.75g Acorns
Calories 657kcal 387kcal Hickory nut
Fiber 6.4g Hickory nut
Calcium 61mg 41mg Hickory nut
Iron 2.12mg 0.79mg Hickory nut
Magnesium 173mg 62mg Hickory nut
Phosphorus 336mg 79mg Hickory nut
Potassium 436mg 539mg Acorns
Sodium 1mg 0mg Acorns
Zinc 4.31mg 0.51mg Hickory nut
Copper 0.738mg 0.621mg Hickory nut
Manganese 4.61mg 1.337mg Hickory nut
Selenium 8.1µg Hickory nut
Vitamin A 131IU 39IU Hickory nut
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Hickory nut
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B1 0.867mg 0.112mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B2 0.131mg 0.118mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B3 0.907mg 1.827mg Acorns
Vitamin B5 1.746mg 0.715mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.528mg Acorns
Folate 40µg 87µg Acorns
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.074mg Hickory nut
Threonine 0.422mg 0.236mg Hickory nut
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.285mg Hickory nut
Leucine 1.027mg 0.489mg Hickory nut
Lysine 0.497mg 0.384mg Hickory nut
Methionine 0.3mg 0.103mg Hickory nut
Phenylalanine 0.713mg 0.269mg Hickory nut
Valine 0.73mg 0.345mg Hickory nut
Histidine 0.389mg 0.17mg Hickory nut
Saturated Fat 7.038g 3.102g Acorns
Monounsaturated Fat 32.611g 15.109g Hickory nut
Polyunsaturated fat 21.886g 4.596g Hickory nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hickory nut 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
38%
Hickory nut
27%
Acorns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Hickory nut
56%
Acorns

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acorns
Acorns contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acorns
Acorns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.936g)
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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.