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Castanea crenata vs. Beechnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Castanea crenata and Beechnuts different?

  • Castanea crenata is higher in Vitamin C, and Magnesium, however, Beechnuts are richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Beechnuts is 31% higher.
  • Castanea crenata has less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw and Nuts, beechnuts, dried are the varieties used 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 +3000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%
Contains more Zinc +205.6%
Contains more Manganese +18.6%
Contains more Iron +69.7%
Contains more Potassium +209.1%
Contains more Copper +19.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 35% 31% 30% 2% 30% 188% 208% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 93% 0% 0% 90% 5% 10% 224% 175% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%
Contains more Zinc +205.6%
Contains more Manganese +18.6%
Contains more Iron +69.7%
Contains more Potassium +209.1%
Contains more Copper +19.2%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +349%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.7%
Contains more Folate +140.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 88% 86% 38% 29% 13% 66% 36% 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 0% 0% 0% 52% 76% 86% 17% 56% 158% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +349%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.7%
Contains more Folate +140.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +830.5%
Contains more Protein +175.6%
Contains more Fats +9334%
Contains more Other +311.1%
Equal in Carbs - 33.5
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 g
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Water +830.5%
Contains more Protein +175.6%
Contains more Fats +9334%
Contains more Other +311.1%
Equal in Carbs - 33.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7774.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14457.2%
16% 56% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.138 g
12% 46% 42%
Saturated Fat: 5.719 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 20.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7774.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14457.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Castanea crenata Beechnuts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Castanea crenata Beechnuts Opinion
Net carbs 34.91g 33.5g Castanea crenata
Protein 2.25g 6.2g Beechnuts
Fats 0.53g 50g Beechnuts
Carbs 34.91g 33.5g Castanea crenata
Calories 154kcal 576kcal Beechnuts
Calcium 31mg 1mg Castanea crenata
Iron 1.45mg 2.46mg Beechnuts
Magnesium 49mg 0mg Castanea crenata
Phosphorus 72mg 0mg Castanea crenata
Potassium 329mg 1017mg Beechnuts
Sodium 14mg 38mg Castanea crenata
Zinc 1.1mg 0.36mg Castanea crenata
Copper 0.562mg 0.67mg Beechnuts
Manganese 1.591mg 1.341mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Castanea crenata
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Castanea crenata
Vitamin C 26.3mg 15.5mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B1 0.344mg 0.304mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.371mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 0.877mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B5 0.206mg 0.925mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.684mg Beechnuts
Folate 47µg 113µg Beechnuts
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0.069mg Beechnuts
Threonine 0.09mg 0.221mg Beechnuts
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.245mg Beechnuts
Leucine 0.139mg 0.367mg Beechnuts
Lysine 0.147mg 0.367mg Beechnuts
Methionine 0.054mg 0.146mg Beechnuts
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.262mg Beechnuts
Valine 0.134mg 0.346mg Beechnuts
Histidine 0.056mg 0.172mg Beechnuts
Saturated Fat 0.078g 5.719g Castanea crenata
Monounsaturated Fat 0.278g 21.892g Beechnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.138g 20.089g Beechnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Castanea crenata Beechnuts
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
30%
Castanea crenata
44%
Beechnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Castanea crenata
60%
Beechnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.641g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/nutrients
  2. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/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.