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Castanea crenata vs. Almond paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between castanea crenata and almond paste

  • Castanea crenata has more manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and copper, while almond paste has more phosphorus, vitamin B2, magnesium, and calcium.
  • Castanea crenata covers your daily need for manganese, 32% more than almond paste.
  • Castanea crenata contains 263 times more vitamin C than almond paste. While castanea crenata contains 26.3mg of vitamin C, almond paste contains only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in castanea crenata is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw and Nuts, almond paste.

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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 35% 9.3% 29% 54% 187% 30% 31% 1.8% 208% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 52% 28% 60% 151% 40% 111% 1.2% 112% 23%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +165.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +454.8%
Contains more IronIron +10.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +258.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%
~equal in Potassium ~314mg

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 88% 0.67% 0% 0% 86% 38% 28% 12% 65% 0% 0% 35% 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 0.33% 0% 271% 0% 21% 96% 27% 6.8% 8.3% 0% 0% 55% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +26200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +319.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +686.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +154%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.422mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 g
9% 28% 48% 14%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 27.74 g
Carbs: 47.81 g
Water: 14.08 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +336.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +300%
Contains more FatsFats +5134%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37%
Contains more OtherOther +52.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 56% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.138 g
10% 68% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.629 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.821 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6379.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4118.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Castanea crenata Almond paste DV% diff.
Vitamin E 13.54mg 90%
Monounsaturated fat 0.278g 18.012g 44%
Fats 0.53g 27.74g 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.138g 5.821g 38%
Manganese 1.591mg 0.856mg 32%
Vitamin C 26.3mg 0.1mg 29%
Phosphorus 72mg 258mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.344mg 0.082mg 22%
Magnesium 49mg 130mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.036mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.414mg 19%
Fiber 4.8g 19%
Calories 154kcal 458kcal 15%
Protein 2.25g 9g 14%
Calcium 31mg 172mg 14%
Copper 0.562mg 0.454mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.078g 2.629g 12%
Selenium 4.2µg 8%
Folate 47µg 73µg 7%
Choline 28.5mg 5%
Carbs 34.91g 47.81g 4%
Zinc 1.1mg 1.48mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.206mg 0.113mg 2%
Iron 1.45mg 1.6mg 2%
Net carbs 34.91g 43.01g N/A
Potassium 329mg 314mg 0%
Sugar 36.25g N/A
Sodium 14mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 1.422mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0%
Threonine 0.09mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 0.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.054mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.134mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Castanea crenata Almond paste
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Castanea crenata
38%
Almond paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Castanea crenata
67%
Almond paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.551g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond paste
Almond paste contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond paste
Almond paste is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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 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.
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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/nutrients
  2. Almond paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170160/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.