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Chestnut vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chestnut and Jerky

  • Chestnut has more Manganese, Vitamin C, and Copper, while Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Folate.
  • Jerky covers your daily need of Sodium 89% more than Chestnut.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chestnut is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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.
Chestnut
Chestnut
6
:
4
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +130%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +107.9%
Contains more Manganese +669.4%
Contains more Iron +213.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.1%
Contains more Zinc +3144%
Equal in Magnesium - 51
Chestnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +130%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +107.9%
Contains more Manganese +669.4%
Contains more Iron +213.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.1%
Contains more Zinc +3144%
Equal in Magnesium - 51

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.
Chestnut
Chestnut
4
:
8
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.9%
Contains more Folate +252.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.154
Chestnut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.9%
Contains more Folate +252.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.154

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chestnut
Chestnut
2
:
3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Carbs +152.4%
Contains more Water +191.7%
Contains more Protein +1560%
Contains more Fats +1755.1%
Contains more Other +863.4%
Chestnut
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Carbs +152.4%
Contains more Water +191.7%
Contains more Protein +1560%
Contains more Fats +1755.1%
Contains more Other +863.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chestnut
Chestnut
1
:
2
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.5%
Chestnut
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 27.76g 9.2g Chestnut
Protein 2g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 1.38g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 27.76g 11g Chestnut
Calories 131kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g Chestnut
Fiber 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 46mg 20mg Chestnut
Iron 1.73mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 54mg 51mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 99mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 715mg 597mg Chestnut
Sodium 27mg 2081mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.25mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.472mg 0.227mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.854mg 0.111mg Chestnut
Selenium 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Chestnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Chestnut
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 0.163mg Chestnut
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.179mg Chestnut
Folate 38µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.071mg Chestnut
Isoleucine 0.079mg Chestnut
Leucine 0.118mg Chestnut
Lysine 0.118mg Chestnut
Methionine 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.112mg Chestnut
Histidine 0.055mg Chestnut
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Chestnut
Saturated Fat 0.26g 10.85g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.476g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chestnut Jerky
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Chestnut
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 2054mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.59g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chestnut
Chestnut is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.