Biscuit vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between biscuits and chestnut?
- Biscuits are higher in calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet chestnut is higher in copper, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Chestnut's daily need coverage for copper is 43% more.
- Biscuits have 21 times more sodium than chestnut. While biscuits have 580mg of sodium, chestnut has only 27mg.
We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +410.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +490.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +475.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +198.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +303.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +13250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +565.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +250% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1081.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +350.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +135.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1355.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +663.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.472mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 35% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 26.7mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 27mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.545g | 24% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 1.38g | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.854mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 46mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 0.26g | 18% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 715mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.148mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 0.476g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.104mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.233mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 1.73mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 0.731mg | 14% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 131kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 2g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 54mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 99mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 27.76g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Folate | 61µg | 38µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.316mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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