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Chestnut vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chestnut and Ladyfinger

  • Chestnut has more Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese, and Potassium, however, Ladyfinger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Ladyfinger is 74% higher.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind.

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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 Magnesium +350%
Contains more Potassium +532.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Copper +396.8%
Contains more Manganese +255.8%
Contains more Iron +106.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.7%
Contains more Zinc +356%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Potassium +532.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Copper +396.8%
Contains more Manganese +255.8%
Contains more Iron +106.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.7%
Contains more Zinc +356%
Equal in Calcium - 47

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91%
Contains more Vitamin A +3170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.2%
Contains more Folate +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 0% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 58% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91%
Contains more Vitamin A +3170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.2%
Contains more Folate +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +249.5%
Contains more Protein +430%
Contains more Fats +559.4%
Contains more Carbs +115.1%
Contains more Other +54.9%
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Water +249.5%
Contains more Protein +430%
Contains more Fats +559.4%
Contains more Carbs +115.1%
Contains more Other +54.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +686.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.1%
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +686.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Ladyfinger Opinion
Net carbs 27.76g 58.7g Ladyfinger
Protein 2g 10.6g Ladyfinger
Fats 1.38g 9.1g Ladyfinger
Carbs 27.76g 59.7g Ladyfinger
Calories 131kcal 363kcal Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g Ladyfinger
Calcium 46mg 47mg Ladyfinger
Iron 1.73mg 3.58mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 54mg 12mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 99mg 173mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 715mg 113mg Chestnut
Sodium 27mg 147mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.25mg 1.14mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.472mg 0.095mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.854mg 0.24mg Chestnut
Vitamin A 17IU 556IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 167µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.284mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.428mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 2.104mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 1.116mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.122mg Chestnut
Folate 38µg 77µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg Ladyfinger
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.071mg 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.118mg 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.118mg 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.047mg 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0.511mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.112mg 0.579mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.055mg 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg Chestnut
Saturated Fat 0.26g 3.022g Chestnut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.476g 3.745g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 1.423g Ladyfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chestnut Ladyfinger
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
41%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.762g)
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.

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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.