Edible parts
Nuts / seeds as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1619 kJ / 387 kcal | 19% |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% |
| Carbohydrate | 40.8 g | 16% |
| Fibre | 2.3 g | — |
| Natural sugars | 2.1 g | — |
| Fat | 23.9 g | 34% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 2 µg | 3% |
| Folate | 8 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19 mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.04 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 62 mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 539 mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 0.51 mg | 5% |
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice
Prep notes
Leached of tannins — boil or soak until the water runs clear. Then a chestnut-like flour nut: potassium, a little iron, no vitamin C. Unleached they are bitter and harsh on the gut. Usually prepared before eating. Per 100 g figures match this catalogue row.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Acorn (Quercus robur; SK Acorn) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under nut-seed. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Nuts / seeds as sold.