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Chestnut vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chestnut and caviar

  • Chestnut has more copper and manganese, while caviar has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, magnesium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Caviar covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 833% more than chestnut.
  • Chestnut contains 17 times more manganese than caviar. While chestnut contains 0.854mg of manganese, caviar contains only 0.05mg.
  • The amount of sodium in chestnut is lower.
  • Caviar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of caviar is 0, while the glycemic index of chestnut is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Caviar
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +295%
Contains more CopperCopper +329.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1608%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +455.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +497.8%
Contains more IronIron +586.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +280%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +259.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Caviar
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 90% 38% 44% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +509.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +496.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1007.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Caviar
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25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +594%
Contains more WaterWater +43.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1130%
Contains more FatsFats +1197.1%
Contains more OtherOther +745.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Caviar
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +872.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1258.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Caviar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 20µg 833%
Cholesterol 0mg 588mg 196%
Iron 1.73mg 11.88mg 127%
Selenium 65.5µg 119%
Choline 490.9mg 89%
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 3.5mg 64%
Sodium 27mg 1500mg 64%
Magnesium 54mg 300mg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 7.405g 46%
Protein 2g 24.6g 45%
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.62mg 40%
Copper 0.472mg 0.11mg 40%
Phosphorus 99mg 356mg 37%
Manganese 0.854mg 0.05mg 35%
Vitamin A 1µg 271µg 30%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg 30%
Fats 1.38g 17.9g 25%
Calcium 46mg 275mg 23%
Saturated fat 0.26g 4.06g 17%
Potassium 715mg 181mg 16%
Vitamin D 0IU 117IU 15%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.9µg 15%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.476g 4.631g 10%
Carbs 27.76g 4g 8%
Calories 131kcal 264kcal 7%
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.32mg 7%
Zinc 0.25mg 0.95mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 0.12mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.19mg 4%
Folate 38µg 50µg 3%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Net carbs 27.76g 4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.323mg 0%
Threonine 0.071mg 1.263mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 1.035mg 0%
Leucine 0.118mg 2.133mg 0%
Lysine 0.118mg 1.834mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0.646mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 1.071mg 0%
Valine 0.112mg 1.263mg 0%
Histidine 0.055mg 0.649mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chestnut Caviar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Chestnut
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 1473mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chestnut
Chestnut is cheaper (difference - $97)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.