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Chestnut vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chestnut and Cracker

  • Chestnut has more Copper, Vitamin C, and Potassium, however, Cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Chestnut covers your daily Copper needs 41% more than Cracker.
  • Chestnut contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +505.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +353.8%
Contains more Manganese +73.9%
Contains more Calcium +160.9%
Contains more Iron +132.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.5%
Contains more Zinc +96%
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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +505.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +353.8%
Contains more Manganese +73.9%
Contains more Calcium +160.9%
Contains more Iron +132.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.5%
Contains more Zinc +96%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +495.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32%
Contains more Folate +142.1%
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 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +495.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32%
Contains more Folate +142.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2070.4%
Contains more Protein +232%
Contains more Fats +1815.2%
Contains more Carbs +120.8%
Contains more Other +250.7%
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Water +2070.4%
Contains more Protein +232%
Contains more Fats +1815.2%
Contains more Carbs +120.8%
Contains more Other +250.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1276.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2310.5%
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1276.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2310.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 27.76g 59g Cracker
Protein 2g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 1.38g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 27.76g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 131kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Chestnut
Fiber 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 46mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 1.73mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 54mg 18mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 99mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 715mg 118mg Chestnut
Sodium 27mg 726mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.25mg 0.49mg Cracker
Copper 0.472mg 0.104mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.854mg 0.491mg Chestnut
Selenium 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Chestnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Chestnut
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.063mg Chestnut
Folate 38µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.071mg 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.118mg 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.118mg 0.103mg Chestnut
Methionine 0.047mg 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.112mg 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.055mg 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Chestnut
Saturated Fat 0.26g 5.562g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.476g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chestnut Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Cracker
Cracker is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 699mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.302g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.