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Ginkgo nuts vs. Beechnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ginkgo nuts and Beechnuts

  • Ginkgo nuts are richer in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Beechnuts are richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Beechnuts is 53% higher.
  • Ginkgo nuts contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, ginkgo nuts, raw and Nuts, beechnuts, dried.

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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 19% 0.6% 45% 38% 91% 9.3% 53% 0.91% 15% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 90% 92% 223% 9.8% 0% 5% 175% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.4%
Contains more IronIron +146%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1086.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.36mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 50% 33% 0% 0% 55% 21% 113% 9.6% 76% 0% 0% 41% 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 52% 0% 0% 0% 76% 86% 16% 56% 158% 0% 0% 85% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +478.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +109.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~15.5mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 2% 38% 55%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 37.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 1.2 g
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.2%
Contains more WaterWater +736.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2876.2%
Contains more OtherOther +208.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.618 g
12% 46% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.719 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 20.089 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3436.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3150.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginkgo nuts Beechnuts Opinion
Calories 182kcal 576kcal Beechnuts
Protein 4.32g 6.2g Beechnuts
Fats 1.68g 50g Beechnuts
Vitamin C 15mg 15.5mg Beechnuts
Net carbs 37.6g 33.5g Ginkgo nuts
Carbs 37.6g 33.5g Ginkgo nuts
Magnesium 27mg 0mg Ginkgo nuts
Calcium 2mg 1mg Ginkgo nuts
Potassium 510mg 1017mg Beechnuts
Iron 1mg 2.46mg Beechnuts
Copper 0.274mg 0.67mg Beechnuts
Zinc 0.34mg 0.36mg Beechnuts
Phosphorus 124mg 0mg Ginkgo nuts
Sodium 7mg 38mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A 558IU 0IU Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Ginkgo nuts
Manganese 0.113mg 1.341mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.304mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.371mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B3 6mg 0.877mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.925mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.684mg Beechnuts
Folate 54µg 113µg Beechnuts
Saturated Fat 0.319g 5.719g Ginkgo nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.619g 21.892g Beechnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.618g 20.089g Beechnuts
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.069mg Ginkgo nuts
Threonine 0.268mg 0.221mg Ginkgo nuts
Isoleucine 0.209mg 0.245mg Beechnuts
Leucine 0.316mg 0.367mg Beechnuts
Lysine 0.206mg 0.367mg Beechnuts
Methionine 0.055mg 0.146mg Beechnuts
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.262mg Beechnuts
Valine 0.283mg 0.346mg Beechnuts
Histidine 0.102mg 0.172mg Beechnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginkgo nuts Beechnuts
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
31%
Ginkgo nuts
41%
Beechnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Ginkgo nuts
60%
Beechnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts 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.

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. Ginkgo nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170584/nutrients
  2. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/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.