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Watermelon seeds vs. Castanea crenata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Watermelon seeds and Castanea crenata?

  • Watermelon seeds are richer in Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B3, yet Castanea crenata is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Watermelon seeds' daily need coverage for Magnesium is 111% higher.
  • Watermelon seeds have 125 times more Saturated Fat than Castanea crenata. Watermelon seeds have 9.779g of Saturated Fat, while Castanea crenata has 0.078g.

We used Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried and Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw 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.
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds
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1
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata
Contains more Calcium +74.2%
Contains more Iron +402.1%
Contains more Magnesium +951%
Contains more Phosphorus +948.6%
Contains more Potassium +97%
Contains more Zinc +830.9%
Contains more Copper +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Equal in Manganese - 1.591
Watermelon seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 273% 368% 324% 58% 13% 280% 229% 211% 0%
Castanea crenata
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 35% 31% 30% 2% 30% 188% 208% 0%
Contains more Calcium +74.2%
Contains more Iron +402.1%
Contains more Magnesium +951%
Contains more Phosphorus +948.6%
Contains more Potassium +97%
Contains more Zinc +830.9%
Contains more Copper +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Equal in Manganese - 1.591

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.
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds
3
:
5
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Folate +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218%
Watermelon seeds
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% 0% 48% 34% 67% 21% 21% 44% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Folate +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds
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2
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata
Contains more Protein +1159.1%
Contains more Fats +8837.7%
Contains more Other +337.8%
Contains more Carbs +128%
Contains more Water +1116%
Watermelon seeds
28% 47% 15% 5% 4%
Protein: 28.33 g
Fats: 47.37 g
Carbs: 15.31 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 3.94 g
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
Contains more Protein +1159.1%
Contains more Fats +8837.7%
Contains more Other +337.8%
Contains more Carbs +128%
Contains more Water +1116%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds
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1
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2564.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20258%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Watermelon seeds
22% 16% 62%
Saturated Fat: 9.779 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.407 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.094 g
Castanea crenata
16% 56% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.138 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2564.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20258%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon seeds Castanea crenata Opinion
Net carbs 15.31g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Protein 28.33g 2.25g Watermelon seeds
Fats 47.37g 0.53g Watermelon seeds
Carbs 15.31g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Calories 557kcal 154kcal Watermelon seeds
Calcium 54mg 31mg Watermelon seeds
Iron 7.28mg 1.45mg Watermelon seeds
Magnesium 515mg 49mg Watermelon seeds
Phosphorus 755mg 72mg Watermelon seeds
Potassium 648mg 329mg Watermelon seeds
Sodium 99mg 14mg Castanea crenata
Zinc 10.24mg 1.1mg Watermelon seeds
Copper 0.686mg 0.562mg Watermelon seeds
Manganese 1.614mg 1.591mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Castanea crenata
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Castanea crenata
Vitamin C 0mg 26.3mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.344mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B2 0.145mg 0.163mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B3 3.55mg 1.5mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.206mg Watermelon seeds
Vitamin B6 0.089mg 0.283mg Castanea crenata
Folate 58µg 47µg Watermelon seeds
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0.032mg Watermelon seeds
Threonine 1.112mg 0.09mg Watermelon seeds
Isoleucine 1.342mg 0.111mg Watermelon seeds
Leucine 2.149mg 0.139mg Watermelon seeds
Lysine 0.887mg 0.147mg Watermelon seeds
Methionine 0.834mg 0.054mg Watermelon seeds
Phenylalanine 2.031mg 0.088mg Watermelon seeds
Valine 1.556mg 0.134mg Watermelon seeds
Histidine 0.775mg 0.056mg Watermelon seeds
Saturated Fat 9.779g 0.078g Castanea crenata
Monounsaturated Fat 7.407g 0.278g Watermelon seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 28.094g 0.138g Watermelon seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Watermelon seeds Castanea crenata
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
19%
Watermelon seeds
30%
Castanea crenata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
177%
Watermelon seeds
59%
Castanea crenata

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.701g)
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 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. Watermelon seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169407/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.