Acorns vs. Ginkgo nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between acorns and ginkgo nuts
- Acorns are higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, magnesium, and folate, yet ginkgo nuts are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin C, and vitamin B1.
- Acorns cover your daily manganese needs 53% more than ginkgo nuts.
- Acorns contain 10 times more saturated fat than ginkgo nuts. While acorns contain 3.102g of saturated fat, ginkgo nuts contain only 0.319g.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, acorns, raw and Nuts, ginkgo nuts, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +129.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1950% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +126.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1083.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +346.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +228.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.86 g
Carbs:
40.75 g
Water:
27.9 g
Other:
1.34 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
1.68 g
Carbs:
37.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1320.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +97.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~37.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.102 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
15.109 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.596 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.319 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.618 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2340.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +643.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.337mg | 0.113mg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.621mg | 0.274mg | 39% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 15.109g | 0.619g | 36% |
| Fats | 23.86g | 1.68g | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.596g | 0.618g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.827mg | 6mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 15mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.528mg | 0.328mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.102g | 0.319g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.16mg | 11% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 182kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.22mg | 9% |
| Folate | 87µg | 54µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 62mg | 27mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 79mg | 124mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 4.32g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.118mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 510mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 40.75g | 37.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 40.75g | 37.6g | N/A |
| Sodium | 0mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.236mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.489mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.103mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.269mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.345mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.783g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acorns contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Acorns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.