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Chestnut vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chestnut and beef broiled different?

  • Chestnut is higher in copper, manganese, vitamin C, and potassium; however, beef broiled is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef broiled is 110% higher.
  • Chestnut has less saturated fat.
  • Beef broiled has a lower glycemic index (0) than chestnut (54).

Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled are the varieties used 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +455.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7016.7%
Contains more IronIron +50.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2424%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%

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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
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% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +221.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +635.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1196.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1016.7%
~equal in Other ~0.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1300.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chestnut Beef broiled
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 Chestnut Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.64µg 110%
Zinc 0.25mg 6.31mg 55%
Protein 2g 25.93g 48%
Copper 0.472mg 0.085mg 43%
Selenium 21.5µg 39%
Manganese 0.854mg 0.012mg 37%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 5.378mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.26g 5.895g 26%
Fats 1.38g 15.41g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.476g 6.668g 15%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Phosphorus 99mg 198mg 14%
Potassium 715mg 318mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.382mg 11%
Iron 1.73mg 2.6mg 11%
Carbs 27.76g 0g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.046mg 9%
Magnesium 54mg 21mg 8%
Folate 38µg 9µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 0.658mg 7%
Calories 131kcal 250kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.176mg 6%
Calcium 46mg 18mg 3%
Sodium 27mg 72mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Net carbs 27.76g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 0.484g 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.071mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 0.118mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 0.118mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.112mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.055mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chestnut Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Chestnut
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled 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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.