Chestnut vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chestnut and baby food?
- Chestnut is richer in vitamin C and copper, yet baby food is richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 572% higher.
- Chestnut has 12 times more vitamin C than baby food. Chestnut has 26.7mg of vitamin C, while baby food has 2.3mg.
We used Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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 PotassiumPotassium | +63.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1493.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2645.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +860% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +296% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
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 | +1060.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1547.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2512.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4648.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +239.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +917.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +510% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +218.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +164.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +364.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +153.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +211.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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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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| Iron | 1.73mg | 47.5mg | 572% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 34.714mg | 212% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 2.717mg | 201% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 2.438mg | 191% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 733mg | 69% |
| Selenium | 25.9µg | 47% | |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 392mg | 42% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 37% | |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 30% | |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 2.3mg | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 3.68mg | 25% | |
| Protein | 2g | 12.2g | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 2.4mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 1.074mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 73.4g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.472mg | 0.334mg | 15% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 379kcal | 12% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 100mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 1.697g | 8% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 437mg | 8% |
| Fats | 1.38g | 4.4g | 5% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.189mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.769g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 1.206g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 38µg | 43µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 65.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 1.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.286mg | 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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164%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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260%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.509g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food 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.