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Cheeseburger vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheeseburgers and chestnut

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, chestnut is richer in copper, vitamin C, manganese, and potassium.
  • Chestnut covers your daily copper needs 40% more than cheeseburgers.
  • Chestnut contains less saturated fat.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of chestnut is 54.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +158.7%
Contains more IronIron +56.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +896%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +264.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +325.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170.3%

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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +249%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +613.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.233mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 ProteinProtein +725.5%
Contains more FatsFats +966.7%
Contains more OtherOther +197.2%
Contains more WaterWater +76.4%
~equal in Carbs ~27.76g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1037.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +204.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Chestnut DV% diff.
Copper 0.111mg 0.472mg 40%
Selenium 19.6µg 36%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Protein 16.51g 2g 29%
Saturated fat 6.473g 0.26g 28%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.731mg 28%
Manganese 0.316mg 0.854mg 23%
Sodium 515mg 27mg 21%
Fats 14.72g 1.38g 21%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.25mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.104mg 20%
Potassium 196mg 715mg 15%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.148mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 0.476g 12%
Iron 2.71mg 1.73mg 12%
Calories 308kcal 131kcal 9%
Phosphorus 161mg 99mg 9%
Folate 70µg 38µg 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Calcium 119mg 46mg 7%
Magnesium 26mg 54mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.545g 7%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.316mg 5%
Vitamin A 50µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 28.03g 27.76g 0%
Net carbs 26.03g 27.76g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.233mg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.055mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Chestnut
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
42%
Cheeseburger
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.