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Chestnut vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chestnut and Nougat?

  • Chestnut is richer than Nougat in Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Chestnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 38% more.
  • Chestnut has 89 times more Vitamin C than Nougat. While Chestnut has 26.7mg of Vitamin C, Nougat has only 0.3mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chestnut is lower.

We used Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Candies, nougat, with almonds 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.
Contains more Calcium +43.8%
Contains more Iron +193.2%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +581%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Copper +252.2%
Contains more Manganese +180.9%
Contains more Zinc +68%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Contains more Calcium +43.8%
Contains more Iron +193.2%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +581%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Copper +252.2%
Contains more Manganese +180.9%
Contains more Zinc +68%

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.
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Nougat
Contains more Vitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +8800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1038.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +426.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1065%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +8800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1038.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +426.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1065%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3069.8%
Contains more Other +54.3%
Contains more Protein +66.5%
Contains more Fats +21%
Contains more Carbs +232.8%
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more Water +3069.8%
Contains more Other +54.3%
Contains more Protein +66.5%
Contains more Fats +21%
Contains more Carbs +232.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Nougat Opinion
Net carbs 27.76g 89.09g Nougat
Protein 2g 3.33g Nougat
Fats 1.38g 1.67g Nougat
Carbs 27.76g 92.39g Nougat
Calories 131kcal 398kcal Nougat
Sugar 44.97g Chestnut
Fiber 3.3g Nougat
Calcium 46mg 32mg Chestnut
Iron 1.73mg 0.59mg Chestnut
Magnesium 54mg 32mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 99mg 55mg Chestnut
Potassium 715mg 105mg Chestnut
Sodium 27mg 33mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.25mg 0.42mg Nougat
Copper 0.472mg 0.134mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.854mg 0.304mg Chestnut
Selenium 2.6µg Nougat
Vitamin A 17IU 1IU Chestnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Chestnut
Vitamin E 2.77mg Nougat
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0.3mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.013mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.148mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 0.478mg Chestnut
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 0.06mg Chestnut
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.02mg Chestnut
Folate 38µg 5µg Chestnut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Nougat
Tryptophan 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.071mg Chestnut
Isoleucine 0.079mg Chestnut
Leucine 0.118mg Chestnut
Lysine 0.118mg Chestnut
Methionine 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.112mg Chestnut
Histidine 0.055mg Chestnut
Saturated Fat 0.26g 1.667g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.476g 0g Chestnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 0g Chestnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chestnut Nougat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Chestnut
10%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Nougat
Nougat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.407g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.