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Hickory nut vs. Pine nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Hickory nut and Pine nuts?

  • Hickory nut are higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, yet Pine nuts are higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Pine nuts' daily need coverage for Manganese is 182% more.
  • Hickory nut have 12 times more Selenium than Pine nuts. While Hickory nut have 8.1µg of Selenium, Pine nuts have only 0.7µg.

We used Nuts, hickorynuts, dried and Nuts, pine nuts, dried types 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.
Contains more Calcium +281.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%
Contains more Iron +160.8%
Contains more Magnesium +45.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.1%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +49.7%
Contains more Copper +79.4%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 80% 124% 144% 39% 1% 118% 246% 602% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 208% 180% 247% 53% 1% 176% 442% 1149% 4%
Contains more Calcium +281.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%
Contains more Iron +160.8%
Contains more Magnesium +45.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.1%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +49.7%
Contains more Copper +79.4%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +351.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +457.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.3%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 7% 217% 31% 18% 105% 45% 30% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 187% 0% 3% 91% 53% 83% 19% 22% 26% 0% 135%
Contains more Vitamin A +351.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +457.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.3%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +39.5%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Other +28.4%
Equal in Protein - 13.69
Equal in Fats - 68.37
13% 64% 18% 3% 2%
Protein: 12.72 g
Fats: 64.37 g
Carbs: 18.25 g
Water: 2.65 g
Other: 2.01 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 Carbs +39.5%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Other +28.4%
Equal in Protein - 13.69
Equal in Fats - 68.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.7%
11% 53% 36%
Saturated Fat: 7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.886 g
8% 33% 59%
Saturated Fat: 4.899 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.764 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 34.071 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hickory nut Pine nuts
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Hickory nut Pine nuts Opinion
Net carbs 11.85g 9.38g Hickory nut
Protein 12.72g 13.69g Pine nuts
Fats 64.37g 68.37g Pine nuts
Carbs 18.25g 13.08g Hickory nut
Calories 657kcal 673kcal Pine nuts
Starch 1.43g Pine nuts
Fructose 0.07g Pine nuts
Sugar 3.59g Hickory nut
Fiber 6.4g 3.7g Hickory nut
Calcium 61mg 16mg Hickory nut
Iron 2.12mg 5.53mg Pine nuts
Magnesium 173mg 251mg Pine nuts
Phosphorus 336mg 575mg Pine nuts
Potassium 436mg 597mg Pine nuts
Sodium 1mg 2mg Hickory nut
Zinc 4.31mg 6.45mg Pine nuts
Copper 0.738mg 1.324mg Pine nuts
Manganese 4.61mg 8.802mg Pine nuts
Selenium 8.1µg 0.7µg Hickory nut
Vitamin A 131IU 29IU Hickory nut
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1µg Hickory nut
Vitamin E 9.33mg Pine nuts
Vitamin C 2mg 0.8mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B1 0.867mg 0.364mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B2 0.131mg 0.227mg Pine nuts
Vitamin B3 0.907mg 4.387mg Pine nuts
Vitamin B5 1.746mg 0.313mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.094mg Hickory nut
Folate 40µg 34µg Hickory nut
Vitamin K 53.9µg Pine nuts
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.107mg Hickory nut
Threonine 0.422mg 0.37mg Hickory nut
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.542mg Hickory nut
Leucine 1.027mg 0.991mg Hickory nut
Lysine 0.497mg 0.54mg Pine nuts
Methionine 0.3mg 0.259mg Hickory nut
Phenylalanine 0.713mg 0.524mg Hickory nut
Valine 0.73mg 0.687mg Hickory nut
Histidine 0.389mg 0.341mg Hickory nut
Saturated Fat 7.038g 4.899g Pine nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 32.611g 18.764g Hickory nut
Polyunsaturated fat 21.886g 34.071g Pine nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.404g Pine nuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.052g Pine nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.112g Pine nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hickory nut Pine nuts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Hickory nut
51%
Pine nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Hickory nut
246%
Pine nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.139g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.