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Broad bean raw vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between broad bean raw and chestnut

  • Broad bean raw has more folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin A; however, chestnut has more vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6, manganese, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for broad bean raw is 28% higher.
  • Chestnut has 20 times less vitamin A than broad bean raw. Broad bean raw has 333IU of vitamin A, while chestnut has 17IU.
  • Broad bean raw has a higher glycemic index than chestnut.

Food types used in this article are Beans, fava, in pod, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 11% 29% 58% 134% 27% 55% 3.3% 86% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.4%
Contains more IronIron +11.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.2%
~equal in Sodium ~27mg

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.
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 12% 5.7% 23% 0% 33% 67% 42% 14% 24% 0% 102% 111% 0%
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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 g
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +296%
Contains more OtherOther +57.7%
Contains more FatsFats +89%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.5%
~equal in Water ~68.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.342 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +357.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean raw Chestnut DV% diff.
Vitamin K 40.9µg 34%
Fiber 7.5g 30%
Folate 148µg 38µg 28%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 26.7mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.104mg 14%
Protein 7.92g 2g 12%
Potassium 332mg 715mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.233mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.249mg 0.731mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.16mg 8%
Copper 0.402mg 0.472mg 8%
Manganese 0.661mg 0.854mg 8%
Zinc 1mg 0.25mg 7%
Magnesium 33mg 54mg 5%
Phosphorus 129mg 99mg 4%
Carbs 17.63g 27.76g 3%
Iron 1.55mg 1.73mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.316mg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 1µg 2%
Calories 88kcal 131kcal 2%
Saturated fat 0.118g 0.26g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.104g 0.476g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.342g 0.545g 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.133mg 0.148mg 1%
Calcium 37mg 46mg 1%
Fats 0.73g 1.38g 1%
Net carbs 10.13g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 9.21g N/A
Sodium 25mg 27mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean raw Chestnut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Broad bean raw
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Broad bean raw
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/nutrients
  2. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.