Pecan vs. Acorns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Pecan and Acorns
- Pecan has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, and Magnesium, however, Acorns are richer in Vitamin B6, and Folate.
- Pecan covers your daily Manganese needs 138% more than Acorns.
- Acorns have 9 times less Zinc than Pecan. Pecan has 4.53mg of Zinc, while Acorns have 0.51mg.
- Acorns contain less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pecans 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +95.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +220.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +788.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +236.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.5% |
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 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +489.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +151.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +295.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +201.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +194% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +692.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +170% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +370.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -49.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 691kcal | 387kcal |
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| Protein | 9.17g | 6.15g |
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| Fats | 71.97g | 23.86g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.26g | 40.75g |
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| Carbs | 13.86g | 40.75g |
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| Magnesium | 121mg | 62mg |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 41mg |
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| Potassium | 410mg | 539mg |
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| Iron | 2.53mg | 0.79mg |
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| Sugar | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 9.6g |
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| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.621mg |
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| Zinc | 4.53mg | 0.51mg |
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| Starch | 0.46g |
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| Phosphorus | 277mg | 79mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 39IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.4mg |
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 1.337mg |
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| Selenium | 3.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 1.827mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.715mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.528mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.5µg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 87µg |
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| Choline | 40.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.18g | 3.102g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 40.801g | 15.109g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 4.596g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.074mg |
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| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.236mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.285mg |
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| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0.489mg |
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| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.103mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.269mg |
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| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.345mg |
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| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.17mg |
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| Fructose | 0.04g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acorns is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acorns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acorns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Acorns is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)