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Almond vs. Castanea crenata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Almond and Castanea crenata

  • Almond has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, and Zinc, while Castanea crenata has more Vitamin C.
  • Almond covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 75% more than Castanea crenata.
  • Almond contains 49 times more Saturated Fat than Castanea crenata. While Almond contains 3.802g of Saturated Fat, Castanea crenata contains only 0.078g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, almonds 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.
Almond
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 9.3% 29% 54% 187% 30% 31% 1.8% 208% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +451%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +767.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.8%
Contains more IronIron +155.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +568.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Almond
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 88% 2.2% 0% 0% 86% 38% 28% 12% 65% 0% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +598.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~47µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
3
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 ProteinProtein +840%
Contains more FatsFats +9320.8%
Contains more OtherOther +228.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62%
Contains more WaterWater +1292.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
2
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
16% 56% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.138 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11249.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8834.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Castanea crenata Opinion
Calories 579kcal 154kcal Almond
Protein 21.15g 2.25g Almond
Fats 49.93g 0.53g Almond
Vitamin C 0mg 26.3mg Castanea crenata
Net carbs 9.05g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Carbs 21.55g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Magnesium 270mg 49mg Almond
Calcium 269mg 31mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 329mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 1.45mg Almond
Sugar 4.35g Castanea crenata
Fiber 12.5g Almond
Copper 1.031mg 0.562mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 1.1mg Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 72mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 14mg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU 37IU Castanea crenata
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Castanea crenata
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 1.591mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg Almond
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.344mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.163mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.5mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.206mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.283mg Castanea crenata
Folate 44µg 47µg Castanea crenata
Trans Fat 0.015g Castanea crenata
Choline 52.1mg Almond
Saturated Fat 3.802g 0.078g Castanea crenata
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 0.278g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.138g Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.032mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg 0.09mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.111mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg 0.139mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg 0.147mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg 0.054mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.088mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg 0.134mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg 0.056mg Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond Castanea crenata
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almond
27%
Castanea crenata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
59%
Castanea crenata

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.724g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond
Almond is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond 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 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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.