Pine Nut vs. Horseradish
Nutrition comparison of Pine Nut and Horseradish
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pine nut
versus
horseradish
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pine nut and horseradish:
- Both pine nut and horseradish are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Horseradish has signficantly less saturated fat than pine nut.
- Horseradish is a great source of calcium.
- Horseradish is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pine nut has 55% less sugar than horseradish.
- Pine nut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Pine nut is a great source of Vitamin E.
- Pine nut is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pine Nut (Nuts, pine nuts, dried) and Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pine nut is high in calories and horseradish has 93% less calories than pine nut - pine nut has 673 calories per 100 grams and horseradish has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pine nut is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to horseradish for protein. Pine nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for horseradish, 9:80:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pine Nut | Horseradish | |
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| Protein | 8% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 80% |
| Fat | 85% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pine nut and horseradish contain similar amounts of carbs - pine nut has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pine nut and horseradish are high in dietary fiber. Pine nut has 12% more dietary fiber than horseradish - pine nut has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and horseradish has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pine nut has 55% less sugar than horseradish - pine nut has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and horseradish has 8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pine nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than horseradish - pine nut has 13.7g of protein per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Horseradish has signficantly less saturated fat than pine nut - pine nut has 4.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Horseradish is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 30 times more Vitamin C than pine nut - pine nut has 0.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and horseradish has 24.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pine nut and horseradish contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pine nut has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and horseradish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pine nut is a great source of Vitamin E and it has 932 times more Vitamin E than horseradish - pine nut has 9.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pine nut has 40 times more Vitamin K than horseradish - pine nut has 53.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pine nut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both pine nut and horseradish contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pine Nut | Horseradish | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.364 MG | 0.008 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.227 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Niacin | 4.387 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.313 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.094 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 57 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Horseradish is a great source of calcium and it has 250% more calcium than pine nut - pine nut has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and horseradish has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Pine nut is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than horseradish - pine nut has 5.5mg of iron per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Both pine nut and horseradish are high in potassium. Pine nut has 143% more potassium than horseradish - pine nut has 597mg of potassium per 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both pine nut and horseradish contain small amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Pine Nut | Horseradish | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 17 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pine nut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than horseradish per 100 grams.
| Pine Nut | Horseradish | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.164 G | 0.053 G |
| Total | 0.164 G | 0.053 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pine nut has more linoleic acid than horseradish per 100 grams.
| Pine Nut | Horseradish | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.052 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 33.15 G | 0.285 G |
| Total | 33.202 G | 0.285 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Pine Nut (Nuts, pine nuts, dried) and Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) .
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FAQ
Does pine nut or horseradish contain more calories in 100 grams?Pine nut is high in calories and horseradish has 90% less calories than pine nut - pine nut has 673 calories in 100g and horseradish has 48 calories.
Does pine nut or horseradish have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pine nut and horseradish contain similar amounts of carbs - pine nut has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
Does pine nut or horseradish contain more iron?
Pine nut is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than horseradish - pine nut has 5.5mg of iron in 100 grams and horseradish has 0.42mg of iron.
Does pine nut or horseradish contain more potassium?
Both pine nut and horseradish are high in potassium. Pine nut has 140% more potassium than horseradish - pine nut has 597mg of potassium in 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg of potassium.