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Cauliflower vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cauliflower and Chestnut?

  • Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, yet Chestnut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Chestnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 48% higher.
  • Cauliflower has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Chestnut. Cauliflower has 0.667mg of Vitamin B5, while Chestnut has 0.316mg.

We used Cauliflower, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +109.1%
Contains more Iron +311.9%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +139.1%
Contains more Copper +1110.3%
Contains more Manganese +451%
Equal in Sodium - 27
Equal in Zinc - 0.25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Calcium +109.1%
Contains more Iron +311.9%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +139.1%
Contains more Copper +1110.3%
Contains more Manganese +451%
Equal in Sodium - 27
Equal in Zinc - 0.25

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +35.1%
Contains more Fats +392.9%
Contains more Carbs +458.6%
Equal in Protein - 2
Equal in Other - 0.71
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 Water +35.1%
Contains more Fats +392.9%
Contains more Carbs +458.6%
Equal in Protein - 2
Equal in Other - 0.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1658.1%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1658.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cauliflower Chestnut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Cauliflower Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 27.76g Chestnut
Protein 1.92g 2g Chestnut
Fats 0.28g 1.38g Chestnut
Carbs 4.97g 27.76g Chestnut
Calories 25kcal 131kcal Chestnut
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Chestnut
Fiber 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 46mg Chestnut
Iron 0.42mg 1.73mg Chestnut
Magnesium 15mg 54mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 44mg 99mg Chestnut
Potassium 299mg 715mg Chestnut
Sodium 30mg 27mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.27mg 0.25mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.155mg 0.854mg Chestnut
Selenium 0.6µg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Chestnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chestnut
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 48.2mg 26.7mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.148mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.104mg Chestnut
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.731mg Chestnut
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.316mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.233mg Chestnut
Folate 57µg 38µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.076mg 0.071mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.079mg Chestnut
Leucine 0.106mg 0.118mg Chestnut
Lysine 0.217mg 0.118mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.125mg 0.112mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg 0.055mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.26g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.476g Chestnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.545g Chestnut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Chestnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Cauliflower
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.