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Ginkgo nuts vs. Pine nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ginkgo nuts and pine nuts

  • Ginkgo nuts are richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin C, yet pine nuts are richer in manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for pine nuts is 378% higher.
  • Ginkgo nuts contain 19 times more vitamin C than pine nuts. Ginkgo nuts contain 15mg of vitamin C, while pine nuts contain 0.8mg.
  • Ginkgo nuts contain less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, ginkgo nuts, raw and Nuts, pine nuts, 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 179% 4.8% 53% 207% 441% 176% 246% 0.26% 1148% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +829.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.1%
Contains more IronIron +453%
Contains more CopperCopper +383.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1797.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +363.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7689.4%

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% 9.3% 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 2.7% 0.33% 187% 0% 91% 52% 82% 19% 22% 0% 135% 26% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1775%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +248.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
14% 68% 13% 2% 3%
Protein: 13.69 g
Fats: 68.37 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 2.28 g
Other: 2.58 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +187.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2321.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +216.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3969.6%
Contains more OtherOther +115%

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
8% 33% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.899 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.764 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 34.071 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2931.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5413.1%

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 Pine nuts
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginkgo nuts Pine nuts DV% diff.
Manganese 0.113mg 8.802mg 378%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.618g 34.071g 223%
Copper 0.274mg 1.324mg 117%
Fats 1.68g 68.37g 103%
Phosphorus 124mg 575mg 64%
Vitamin E 9.33mg 62%
Iron 1mg 5.53mg 57%
Zinc 0.34mg 6.45mg 56%
Magnesium 27mg 251mg 53%
Vitamin K 53.9µg 45%
Monounsaturated fat 0.619g 18.764g 45%
Calories 182kcal 673kcal 25%
Saturated fat 0.319g 4.899g 21%
Protein 4.32g 13.69g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.094mg 18%
Vitamin C 15mg 0.8mg 16%
Fiber 3.7g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.364mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.227mg 11%
Vitamin B3 6mg 4.387mg 10%
Choline 55.8mg 10%
Carbs 37.6g 13.08g 8%
Folate 54µg 34µg 5%
Vitamin A 28µg 1µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.313mg 3%
Potassium 510mg 597mg 3%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Starch 1.43g 1%
Calcium 2mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 37.6g 9.38g N/A
Sugar 3.59g N/A
Sodium 7mg 2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.209mg 0.542mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 0.991mg 0%
Lysine 0.206mg 0.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.055mg 0.259mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.524mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.687mg 0%
Histidine 0.102mg 0.341mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.112g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.052g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.404g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginkgo nuts Pine nuts
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
29%
Ginkgo nuts
50%
Pine nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Ginkgo nuts
246%
Pine nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.58g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pine nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170591/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.