Chestnut vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chestnut and gingerbread?
- Chestnut is higher in copper, vitamin C, potassium, manganese, and phosphorus, yet gingerbread is higher in iron and vitamin B3.
- Chestnut's daily need coverage for copper is 31% more.
- Chestnut has 267 times more vitamin C than gingerbread. While chestnut has 26.7mg of vitamin C, gingerbread has only 0.1mg.
- The amount of sodium in chestnut is lower.
- The glycemic index of chestnut is lower.
We used Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +62.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +142.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +22.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +137.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.7% |
| 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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +143.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1088.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +252.1% |
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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1396.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +673.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.472mg | 0.195mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 0.1mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 4.216g | 24% |
| Fats | 1.38g | 16.4g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 4.122g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 7.124g | 17% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 2.88mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 327mg | 13% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 356kcal | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 439mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 49.2g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.683mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 1.738mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 54mg | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 3.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.162mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 0.375mg | 1% |
| Folate | 38µg | 33µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 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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17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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54%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.862g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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