Chestnut vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chestnut and chicken meat
- Chestnut has more copper, manganese, vitamin C, and potassium; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
- Chicken meat covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 48% more than chestnut.
- Chestnut contains less saturated fat.
- Chestnut has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chestnut is 54, while the glycemic index of chicken meat is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +134.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +206.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +220.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +615.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4170% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +676% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +134.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1061% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +225.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-302.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1265% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +885.5% |
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1021.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +445% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 2g | 27.3g | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 8.487mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.472mg | 0.066mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 43% | |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.02mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Fats | 1.38g | 13.6g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 3.79g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 2.97g | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 1.94mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 223mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 1.03mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.4mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 5.34g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 182mg | 12% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 12% | |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 0g | 9% |
| Folate | 38µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 23mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.063mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 1.26mg | 6% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 239kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.168mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 82mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A |
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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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36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.53g)
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.