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Castanea crenata vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Castanea crenata and Pecan

  • Castanea crenata has more Vitamin C, however, Pecan has more Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Pecan is 126% higher.
  • Pecan has 24 times less Vitamin C than Castanea crenata. Castanea crenata has 26.3mg of Vitamin C, while Pecan has 1.1mg.
  • Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw and Nuts, pecans.

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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.
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata
0
:
10
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Calcium +125.8%
Contains more Iron +74.5%
Contains more Magnesium +146.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +284.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +311.8%
Contains more Copper +113.5%
Contains more Manganese +182.8%
Castanea crenata
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 35% 31% 30% 2% 30% 188% 208% 0%
Pecan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Contains more Calcium +125.8%
Contains more Iron +74.5%
Contains more Magnesium +146.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +284.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +311.8%
Contains more Copper +113.5%
Contains more Manganese +182.8%

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.
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata
5
:
5
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Vitamin C +2290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.8%
Contains more Folate +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +318.9%
Castanea crenata
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%
Pecan
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin C +2290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.8%
Contains more Folate +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +318.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata
2
:
3
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Carbs +151.9%
Contains more Water +1644.6%
Contains more Protein +307.6%
Contains more Fats +13479.2%
Contains more Other +64.4%
Castanea crenata
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 g
Pecan
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Carbs +151.9%
Contains more Water +1644.6%
Contains more Protein +307.6%
Contains more Fats +13479.2%
Contains more Other +64.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata
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2
Pecan
Pecan
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14576.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15562.3%
Castanea crenata
16% 56% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.138 g
Pecan
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14576.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15562.3%

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 Pecan
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Castanea crenata Pecan Opinion
Net carbs 34.91g 4.26g Castanea crenata
Protein 2.25g 9.17g Pecan
Fats 0.53g 71.97g Pecan
Carbs 34.91g 13.86g Castanea crenata
Calories 154kcal 691kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g Castanea crenata
Fiber 9.6g Pecan
Calcium 31mg 70mg Pecan
Iron 1.45mg 2.53mg Pecan
Magnesium 49mg 121mg Pecan
Phosphorus 72mg 277mg Pecan
Potassium 329mg 410mg Pecan
Sodium 14mg 0mg Pecan
Zinc 1.1mg 4.53mg Pecan
Copper 0.562mg 1.2mg Pecan
Manganese 1.591mg 4.5mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg Pecan
Vitamin A 37IU 56IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Pecan
Vitamin E 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin C 26.3mg 1.1mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B1 0.344mg 0.66mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.13mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 1.167mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B5 0.206mg 0.863mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.21mg Castanea crenata
Folate 47µg 22µg Castanea crenata
Vitamin K 3.5µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0.093mg Pecan
Threonine 0.09mg 0.306mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.336mg Pecan
Leucine 0.139mg 0.598mg Pecan
Lysine 0.147mg 0.287mg Pecan
Methionine 0.054mg 0.183mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.426mg Pecan
Valine 0.134mg 0.411mg Pecan
Histidine 0.056mg 0.262mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 0.078g 6.18g Castanea crenata
Monounsaturated Fat 0.278g 40.801g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 0.138g 21.614g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Castanea crenata Pecan
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Castanea crenata
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.