Ginkgo nuts vs. Acorns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ginkgo nuts and acorns
- Ginkgo nuts are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin C, and vitamin B1, yet acorns are higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, magnesium, and folate.
- Acorns cover your daily manganese needs 53% more than ginkgo nuts.
- The amount of saturated fat in ginkgo nuts is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, ginkgo nuts, raw 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 IronIron | +26.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57% |
| 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% |
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 AVitamin A | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +228.4% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
1.68 g
Carbs:
37.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.86 g
Carbs:
40.75 g
Water:
27.9 g
Other:
1.34 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +97.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1320.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~40.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.319 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.618 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.102 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
15.109 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.596 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2340.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +643.7% |
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 | 0.113mg | 1.337mg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.274mg | 0.621mg | 39% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.619g | 15.109g | 36% |
| Fats | 1.68g | 23.86g | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.618g | 4.596g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6mg | 1.827mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.328mg | 0.528mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0.319g | 3.102g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.16mg | 0.715mg | 11% |
| Calories | 182kcal | 387kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.22mg | 0.112mg | 9% |
| Folate | 54µg | 87µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 62mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 124mg | 79mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 41mg | 4% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 6.15g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.79mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.118mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 539mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 37.6g | 40.75g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.6g | 40.75g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.071mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.268mg | 0.236mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.209mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0.489mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.206mg | 0.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.055mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.345mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.102mg | 0.17mg | 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
29%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
56%
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.