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Chestnut vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chestnut and Almond butter?

  • Chestnut is richer in Vitamin C, yet Almond butter is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Almond butter's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 64% higher.
  • Chestnut contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added types in this comparison.

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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.
Chestnut
Chestnut
0
:
10
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Calcium +654.3%
Contains more Iron +101.7%
Contains more Magnesium +416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +413.1%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +1216%
Contains more Copper +97.9%
Contains more Manganese +149.5%
Equal in Potassium - 748
Chestnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Almond butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 131% 200% 218% 66% 1% 90% 312% 278% 14%
Contains more Calcium +654.3%
Contains more Iron +101.7%
Contains more Magnesium +416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +413.1%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +1216%
Contains more Copper +97.9%
Contains more Manganese +149.5%
Equal in Potassium - 748

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.
Chestnut
Chestnut
4
:
6
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Vitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +261%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +802.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.6%
Contains more Folate +39.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.318
Chestnut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Almond butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 485% 0% 0% 11% 217% 60% 20% 24% 40% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +261%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +802.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.6%
Contains more Folate +39.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.318

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chestnut
Chestnut
2
:
3
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains more Carbs +47.5%
Contains more Water +4055.5%
Contains more Protein +948%
Contains more Fats +3921.7%
Contains more Other +333.8%
Chestnut
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Almond butter
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more Carbs +47.5%
Contains more Water +4055.5%
Contains more Protein +948%
Contains more Fats +3921.7%
Contains more Other +333.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chestnut
Chestnut
1
:
2
Almond butter
Almond butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6716.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2397.8%
Chestnut
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Almond butter
8% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6716.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2397.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Almond butter Opinion
Net carbs 27.76g 8.52g Chestnut
Protein 2g 20.96g Almond butter
Fats 1.38g 55.5g Almond butter
Carbs 27.76g 18.82g Chestnut
Calories 131kcal 614kcal Almond butter
Starch 0.08g Almond butter
Sugar 4.43g Chestnut
Fiber 10.3g Almond butter
Calcium 46mg 347mg Almond butter
Iron 1.73mg 3.49mg Almond butter
Magnesium 54mg 279mg Almond butter
Phosphorus 99mg 508mg Almond butter
Potassium 715mg 748mg Almond butter
Sodium 27mg 7mg Almond butter
Zinc 0.25mg 3.29mg Almond butter
Copper 0.472mg 0.934mg Almond butter
Manganese 0.854mg 2.131mg Almond butter
Selenium 2.4µg Almond butter
Vitamin A 17IU 1IU Chestnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Chestnut
Vitamin E 24.21mg Almond butter
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.041mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.939mg Almond butter
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 3.155mg Almond butter
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 0.318mg Almond butter
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.103mg Chestnut
Folate 38µg 53µg Almond butter
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.159mg Almond butter
Threonine 0.071mg 0.555mg Almond butter
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.813mg Almond butter
Leucine 0.118mg 1.483mg Almond butter
Lysine 0.118mg 0.612mg Almond butter
Methionine 0.047mg 0.122mg Almond butter
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 1.149mg Almond butter
Valine 0.112mg 0.937mg Almond butter
Histidine 0.055mg 0.55mg Almond butter
Saturated Fat 0.26g 4.152g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.476g 32.445g Almond butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 13.613g Almond butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chestnut Almond butter
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
22%
Chestnut
71%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.892g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/nutrients
  2. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.