Beechnuts vs. Acorns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between beechnuts and acorns
- Beechnuts are higher in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin C, vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin B6, and folate, yet acorns are higher in magnesium and phosphorus.
- Beechnuts cover your daily iron needs 21% more than acorns.
- The amount of saturated fat in acorns is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, beechnuts, dried and Nuts, acorns, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +88.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +211.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4000% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +214.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +109.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +322.7% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +337.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 20.089g | 4.596g | 103% |
| Fats | 50g | 23.86g | 40% |
| Iron | 2.46mg | 0.79mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.371mg | 0.118mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 15.5mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 21.892g | 15.109g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.304mg | 0.112mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 62mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 1017mg | 539mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 5.719g | 3.102g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.684mg | 0.528mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 79mg | 11% |
| Calories | 576kcal | 387kcal | 9% |
| Folate | 113µg | 87µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.877mg | 1.827mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.67mg | 0.621mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.925mg | 0.715mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 41mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 33.5g | 40.75g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.51mg | 1% |
| Protein | 6.2g | 6.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 33.5g | 40.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 1.341mg | 1.337mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.236mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.367mg | 0.489mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.367mg | 0.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.146mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.262mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.346mg | 0.345mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beechnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acorns contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Acorns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.617g)
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.