Chestnut vs. Ginkgo nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chestnut and Ginkgo nuts different?
- Chestnut is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Ginkgo nuts are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
- Ginkgo nuts covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 33% more than Chestnut.
- Chestnut contains 23 times more Calcium than Ginkgo nuts. Chestnut contains 46mg of Calcium, while Ginkgo nuts contain 2mg.
Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Nuts, ginkgo nuts, raw types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +655.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.1% |
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 | +78% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3182.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +720.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.1% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
4.32 g
Fats:
1.68 g
Carbs:
37.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69% |
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
0.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.618 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -18.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +30% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 131kcal | 182kcal |
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| Protein | 2g | 4.32g |
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| Fats | 1.38g | 1.68g |
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| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 15mg |
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| Net carbs | 27.76g | 37.6g |
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| Carbs | 27.76g | 37.6g |
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| Magnesium | 54mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 46mg | 2mg |
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| Potassium | 715mg | 510mg |
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| Iron | 1.73mg | 1mg |
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| Copper | 0.472mg | 0.274mg |
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| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 124mg |
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| Sodium | 27mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 17IU | 558IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 28µg |
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.113mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.328mg |
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| Folate | 38µg | 54µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.26g | 0.319g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.476g | 0.619g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 0.618g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.071mg |
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| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.268mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.209mg |
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| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0.316mg |
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| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0.206mg |
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| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.055mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0.171mg |
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| Valine | 0.112mg | 0.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.102mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginkgo nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginkgo nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginkgo nuts is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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.