Chestnut vs. Castanea crenata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Chestnut and Castanea crenata
- Chestnut has more Potassium, while Castanea crenata has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Zinc.
- Castanea crenata covers your daily need of Manganese 32% more than Chestnut.
- Chestnut contains 2 times more Potassium than Castanea crenata. While Chestnut contains 715mg of Potassium, Castanea crenata contains only 329mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, 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 CalciumCalcium | +48.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +340% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +53.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +117.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
1.38 g
Carbs:
27.76 g
Water:
68.15 g
Other:
0.71 g
Protein:
2.25 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +160.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.8% |
~equal in
Water
~61.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.545 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.138 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +71.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +294.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 131kcal | 154kcal |
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| Protein | 2g | 2.25g |
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| Fats | 1.38g | 0.53g |
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| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 26.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 27.76g | 34.91g |
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| Carbs | 27.76g | 34.91g |
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| Magnesium | 54mg | 49mg |
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| Calcium | 46mg | 31mg |
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| Potassium | 715mg | 329mg |
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| Iron | 1.73mg | 1.45mg |
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| Copper | 0.472mg | 0.562mg |
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| Zinc | 0.25mg | 1.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 72mg |
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| Sodium | 27mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 17IU | 37IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 1.591mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 1.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 0.206mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.283mg |
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| Folate | 38µg | 47µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.26g | 0.078g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.476g | 0.278g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 0.138g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.032mg |
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| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.09mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.111mg |
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| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0.139mg |
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| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0.147mg |
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| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.054mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0.088mg |
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| Valine | 0.112mg | 0.134mg |
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| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.056mg |
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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
20%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Castanea crenata contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.182g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Castanea crenata is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Castanea crenata 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)