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Almonds vs. Acorns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Almonds and Acorns different?

  • Almonds are higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, however, Acorns are richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Almonds is 78% higher.
  • Almonds contain 7 times more Calcium than Acorns. While Almonds contain 269mg of Calcium, Acorns contain only 41mg.

Nuts, almonds and Nuts, acorns, raw 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.
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%
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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%
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%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +864.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.9%
Contains more FatsFats +109.3%
Contains more OtherOther +120.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89.1%
Contains more WaterWater +532.7%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almonds Acorns
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 Almonds Acorns Opinion
Calories 579kcal 387kcal Almonds
Protein 21.15g 6.15g Almonds
Fats 49.93g 23.86g Almonds
Net carbs 9.05g 40.75g Acorns
Carbs 21.55g 40.75g Acorns
Magnesium 270mg 62mg Almonds
Calcium 269mg 41mg Almonds
Potassium 733mg 539mg Almonds
Iron 3.71mg 0.79mg Almonds
Sugar 4.35g Acorns
Fiber 12.5g Almonds
Copper 1.031mg 0.621mg Almonds
Zinc 3.12mg 0.51mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 481mg 79mg Almonds
Sodium 1mg 0mg Acorns
Vitamin A 2IU 39IU Acorns
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Acorns
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 2.179mg 1.337mg Almonds
Selenium 4.1µg Almonds
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.112mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.118mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.827mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.715mg Acorns
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.528mg Acorns
Folate 44µg 87µg Acorns
Trans Fat 0.015g Acorns
Choline 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 3.802g 3.102g Acorns
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 15.109g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 4.596g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.074mg Almonds
Threonine 0.601mg 0.236mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.285mg Almonds
Leucine 1.473mg 0.489mg Almonds
Lysine 0.568mg 0.384mg Almonds
Methionine 0.157mg 0.103mg Almonds
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.269mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg 0.345mg Almonds
Histidine 0.539mg 0.17mg 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
Almonds Acorns
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
78%
Almonds
25%
Acorns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
56%
Acorns

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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.