Chestnut vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chestnut and English muffins
- Chestnut has more copper, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, vitamin B6, iron, and magnesium; however, English muffins are richer in vitamin B3.
- Chestnut covers your daily copper needs 38% more than English muffins.
- English muffins have 267 times less vitamin C than chestnut. Chestnut has 26.7mg of vitamin C, while English muffins have 0.1mg.
- Chestnut contains less sodium.
- English muffins have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of English muffins is 77, while the glycemic index of chestnut is 54.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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 | +157.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +445.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +265.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +139.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +180% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +26600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +441.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +114.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.1% |
| 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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +285% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +238% |
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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.9% |
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Saturated fat
~0.259g
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.472mg | 0.129mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 0.1mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.357mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 464mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 131mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.043mg | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 7.7g | 11% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 0.89mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 21mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 46g | 6% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 235kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 1.566mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 133mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.154mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.181mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 0.446mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 0.888g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.38g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Folate | 38µg | 37µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.259g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 0.302g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
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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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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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