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Acorns vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Acorns and Almonds different?

  • Acorns are higher in Vitamin B6, however, Almonds are richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Almonds is 78% higher.
  • Acorns contain 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Almonds. While Acorns contain 0.528mg of Vitamin B6, Almonds contain only 0.137mg.

Nuts, acorns, raw and Nuts, almonds are the varieties 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.
Acorns
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 44% 12% 48% 30% 207% 14% 34% 0% 174% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +335.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +556.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36%
Contains more IronIron +369.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +66%
Contains more ZincZinc +511.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +508.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63%

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.
Acorns
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.3% 0% 0% 28% 27% 34% 43% 122% 0% 0% 65% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +285.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +864.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Acorns
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6% 24% 41% 28%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.86 g
Carbs: 40.75 g
Water: 27.9 g
Other: 1.34 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89.1%
Contains more WaterWater +532.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.9%
Contains more FatsFats +109.3%
Contains more OtherOther +120.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Acorns
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14% 66% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 15.109 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.596 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +108.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Acorns Almonds
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acorns Almonds Opinion
Calories 387kcal 579kcal Almonds
Protein 6.15g 21.15g Almonds
Fats 23.86g 49.93g Almonds
Net carbs 40.75g 9.05g Acorns
Carbs 40.75g 21.55g Acorns
Magnesium 62mg 270mg Almonds
Calcium 41mg 269mg Almonds
Potassium 539mg 733mg Almonds
Iron 0.79mg 3.71mg Almonds
Sugar 4.35g Acorns
Fiber 12.5g Almonds
Copper 0.621mg 1.031mg Almonds
Zinc 0.51mg 3.12mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 79mg 481mg Almonds
Sodium 0mg 1mg Acorns
Vitamin A 39IU 2IU Acorns
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Acorns
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 1.337mg 2.179mg Almonds
Selenium 4.1µg Almonds
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.205mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 1.138mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 1.827mg 3.618mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.471mg Acorns
Vitamin B6 0.528mg 0.137mg Acorns
Folate 87µg 44µg Acorns
Trans Fat 0.015g Acorns
Choline 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 3.102g 3.802g Acorns
Monounsaturated Fat 15.109g 31.551g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 4.596g 12.329g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.211mg Almonds
Threonine 0.236mg 0.601mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.751mg Almonds
Leucine 0.489mg 1.473mg Almonds
Lysine 0.384mg 0.568mg Almonds
Methionine 0.103mg 0.157mg Almonds
Phenylalanine 0.269mg 1.132mg Almonds
Valine 0.345mg 0.855mg Almonds
Histidine 0.17mg 0.539mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Acorns Almonds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
25%
Acorns
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Acorns
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acorns
Acorns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
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 - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acorns
Acorns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Acorns
Acorns is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Acorns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170157/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.