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Acorns vs. Radish seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between acorns and radish seeds

  • Acorns are richer in copper, manganese, vitamin B6, potassium, and monounsaturated fat, yet radish seeds are richer in vitamin C and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for acorns is 56% higher.
  • Acorns contain 36 times more monounsaturated fat than radish seeds. Acorns contain 15.109g of monounsaturated fat, while radish seeds contain 0.419g.
  • Radish seeds contain less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, acorns, raw and Radish seeds, sprouted, 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.
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 31% 15% 7.6% 32% 40% 15% 48% 0.78% 34% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +526.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +417.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +414.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43%
~equal in Iron ~0.86mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.56mg

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% 0.67% 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 96% 6.7% 0% 0% 26% 24% 53% 44% 66% 0% 0% 71% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.102mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.733mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~95µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
4% 3% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.81 g
Fats: 2.53 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.4%
Contains more FatsFats +843.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1031.9%
Contains more OtherOther +-13500%
Contains more WaterWater +222.8%

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
33% 18% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.767 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.419 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.141 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3506%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +302.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acorns Radish seeds DV% diff.
Copper 0.621mg 0.12mg 56%
Manganese 1.337mg 0.26mg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 15.109g 0.419g 37%
Fats 23.86g 2.53g 33%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.9mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.596g 1.141g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.528mg 0.285mg 19%
Calories 387kcal 43kcal 17%
Potassium 539mg 86mg 13%
Carbs 40.75g 3.6g 12%
Saturated fat 3.102g 0.767g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.827mg 2.853mg 6%
Protein 6.15g 3.81g 5%
Phosphorus 79mg 113mg 5%
Magnesium 62mg 44mg 4%
Folate 87µg 95µg 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.102mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.103mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Iron 0.79mg 0.86mg 1%
Calcium 41mg 51mg 1%
Net carbs 40.75g 3.6g N/A
Zinc 0.51mg 0.56mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.733mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.236mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.489mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.103mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.269mg 0%
Valine 0.345mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Acorns Radish seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Acorns
30%
Radish seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Acorns
23%
Radish seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.335g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acorns
Acorns contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Radish seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170095/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.