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Chestnut vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chestnut and Black turtle bean?

  • Chestnut is higher in Vitamin C, yet Black turtle bean is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Black turtle bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 102% more.

We used Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw types in this article.

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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.
Chestnut
Chestnut
0
:
10
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
Contains more Calcium +247.8%
Contains more Iron +402.9%
Contains more Magnesium +196.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +344.4%
Contains more Potassium +109.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +780%
Contains more Copper +111.9%
Contains more Manganese +17.1%
Chestnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Black turtle bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 327% 115% 189% 133% 2% 60% 334% 131% 18%
Contains more Calcium +247.8%
Contains more Iron +402.9%
Contains more Magnesium +196.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +344.4%
Contains more Potassium +109.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +780%
Contains more Copper +111.9%
Contains more Manganese +17.1%

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.
Chestnut
Chestnut
1
:
8
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.7%
Contains more Folate +1068.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 17
Chestnut
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%
Black turtle bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 5% 0% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 334% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.7%
Contains more Folate +1068.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chestnut
Chestnut
2
:
3
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
Contains more Fats +53.3%
Contains more Water +519.5%
Contains more Protein +962.5%
Contains more Carbs +127.8%
Contains more Other +407%
Chestnut
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Black turtle bean
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Fats +53.3%
Contains more Water +519.5%
Contains more Protein +962.5%
Contains more Carbs +127.8%
Contains more Other +407%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chestnut
Chestnut
2
:
1
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +510.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%
Chestnut
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Black turtle bean
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.387 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +510.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Black turtle bean Opinion
Net carbs 27.76g 47.75g Black turtle bean
Protein 2g 21.25g Black turtle bean
Fats 1.38g 0.9g Chestnut
Carbs 27.76g 63.25g Black turtle bean
Calories 131kcal 339kcal Black turtle bean
Sugar 2.12g Chestnut
Fiber 15.5g Black turtle bean
Calcium 46mg 160mg Black turtle bean
Iron 1.73mg 8.7mg Black turtle bean
Magnesium 54mg 160mg Black turtle bean
Phosphorus 99mg 440mg Black turtle bean
Potassium 715mg 1500mg Black turtle bean
Sodium 27mg 9mg Black turtle bean
Zinc 0.25mg 2.2mg Black turtle bean
Copper 0.472mg 1mg Black turtle bean
Manganese 0.854mg 1mg Black turtle bean
Selenium 3.2µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin A 17IU 17IU
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Chestnut
Vitamin E 0.21mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.9mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.193mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 1.955mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 0.899mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.286mg Black turtle bean
Folate 38µg 444µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin K 5.6µg Black turtle bean
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.252mg Black turtle bean
Threonine 0.071mg 0.894mg Black turtle bean
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.938mg Black turtle bean
Leucine 0.118mg 1.697mg Black turtle bean
Lysine 0.118mg 1.459mg Black turtle bean
Methionine 0.047mg 0.32mg Black turtle bean
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 1.149mg Black turtle bean
Valine 0.112mg 1.112mg Black turtle bean
Histidine 0.055mg 0.592mg Black turtle bean
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.232g Black turtle bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.476g 0.078g Chestnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 0.387g Chestnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chestnut Black turtle bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
22%
Chestnut
65%
Black turtle bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
135%
Black turtle bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/nutrients
  2. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/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.