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Castanea crenata vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between castanea crenata and shortbread

  • Castanea crenata has more copper, manganese, vitamin C, and vitamin B6; however, shortbread has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for castanea crenata is 52% higher.
  • Castanea crenata is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +138.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +273.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +524.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +304.8%
Contains more IronIron +105.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~66mg

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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +298.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.353mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1605.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4847.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.7%
Contains more OtherOther +14.4%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2312.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5933.3%

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 Shortbread
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Castanea crenata Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.138g 8.326g 55%
Copper 0.562mg 0.09mg 52%
Manganese 1.591mg 0.393mg 52%
Fats 0.53g 26.22g 40%
Saturated fat 0.078g 8.105g 36%
Vitamin C 26.3mg 0mg 29%
Iron 1.45mg 2.98mg 19%
Calories 154kcal 514kcal 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.278g 6.708g 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.071mg 16%
Sodium 14mg 353mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.314mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 3.275mg 11%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Carbs 34.91g 63.78g 10%
Folate 47µg 81µg 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Magnesium 49mg 14mg 8%
Potassium 329mg 88mg 7%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.49mg 6%
Protein 2.25g 5.37g 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.206mg 0.321mg 2%
Calcium 31mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.344mg 0.353mg 1%
Phosphorus 72mg 66mg 1%
Net carbs 34.91g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 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%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Castanea crenata Shortbread
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
27%
Castanea crenata
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Castanea crenata
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.