Chestnut vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chestnut and bean raw
- Chestnut has more vitamin C, while bean raw has more folate, vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Bean raw covers your daily need for folate, 122% more than chestnut.
- Chestnut contains 4 times more vitamin C than bean raw. While chestnut contains 26.7mg of vitamin C, bean raw contains only 6.3mg.
- Bean raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bean raw is 33, while the glycemic index of chestnut is 54.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +225.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +193.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +812% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +315.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.4% |
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 | +323.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +381.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +103.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +148.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1281.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +501.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +971% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +388.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +107.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.9% |
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Saturated fat
~0.235g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 38µg | 525µg | 122% |
| Fiber | 15.5g | 62% | |
| Selenium | 27.9µg | 51% | |
| Copper | 0.472mg | 0.893mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.713mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 411mg | 45% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 5.07mg | 42% |
| Protein | 2g | 21.42g | 39% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 176mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 6.3mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 1393mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.474mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 2.28mg | 18% |
| Starch | 34.17g | 14% | |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 1.148mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 62.55g | 12% |
| Choline | 66.2mg | 12% | |
| Calories | 131kcal | 347kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 0.785mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.212mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 113mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 1.174mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 0.407g | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 0.229g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.38g | 1.23g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 47.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.11g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.235g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 1.558mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 1.356mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 1.095mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.556mg | 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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67%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)