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Pecan vs. Castanea crenata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pecan and Castanea crenata

  • Pecan has more Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B5, however, Castanea crenata has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Pecan is 126% higher.
  • Castanea crenata has 79 times less Saturated Fat than Pecan. Pecan has 6.18g of Saturated Fat, while Castanea crenata has 0.078g.

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

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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 +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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 35% 31% 30% 2% 30% 188% 208% 0%
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.
Pecan
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +318.9%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +318.9%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan Castanea crenata
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
31%
Pecan
30%
Castanea crenata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
59%
Castanea crenata

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/nutrients
  2. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/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.