Chestnut vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chestnut and foie gras
- Chestnut has more manganese, vitamin C, and potassium, while foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, and vitamin B5.
- Foie gras covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 392% more than chestnut.
- Chestnut contains 13 times more vitamin C than foie gras. While chestnut contains 26.7mg of vitamin C, foie gras contains only 2mg.
- The amount of sodium in chestnut is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.
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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 | +315.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +418.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +611.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +217.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +268% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102% |
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 | +1235% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +288.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +243.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +279.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +494.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +470% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3076.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +329.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5280.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 9.4µg | 392% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1001µg | 111% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 80% | |
| Fats | 1.38g | 43.84g | 65% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 14.45g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 25.61g | 63% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 150mg | 50% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 5.5mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.12mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 697mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 2mg | 27% |
| Protein | 2g | 11.4g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 1.2mg | 18% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 462kcal | 17% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 138mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.299mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 200mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.06mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 2.51mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 13mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.472mg | 0.4mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 4.67g | 8% |
| Folate | 38µg | 60µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.92mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.088mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 0.84g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.303mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.19g)
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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