Broccoli vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between broccoli and chestnut
- Broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin B5; however, chestnut is richer in copper, manganese, iron, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 69% higher.
- Broccoli has 37 times more vitamin A than chestnut. While broccoli has 623IU of vitamin A, chestnut has only 17IU.
- Broccoli has a lower glycemic index (32) than chestnut (54).
The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +157.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +137% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +863.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +306.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +234.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +65.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +108.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +273% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +318.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4227.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1334.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 85% | |
| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 26.7mg | 69% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.472mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.854mg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 1.73mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 715mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 54mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 27.76g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.148mg | 6% |
| Folate | 63µg | 38µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.316mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 5% | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 131kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 99mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.233mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.545g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 2.82g | 2g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 1.38g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.476g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.731mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.104mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Calcium | 47mg | 46mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 33mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 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 Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.