Chestnut vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chestnut and lettuce
- Chestnut has more copper, manganese, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B1; however, lettuce has more vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for lettuce is 148% higher.
- Lettuce has 16 times less copper than chestnut. Chestnut has 0.472mg of copper, while lettuce has 0.029mg.
- Chestnut has a higher glycemic index than lettuce.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Lettuce, green leaf, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +268.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1527.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +241.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +241.6% |
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 | +190.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +135.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +158.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +36900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +820% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +867.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7833.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +564.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 105% | |
| Copper | 0.472mg | 0.029mg | 49% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 370µg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.25mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 9.2mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 194mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.09mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 0.86mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 13mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 2.87g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.07mg | 7% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 15kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 0.134mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 0.082g | 3% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 0.375mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.38g | 0.15g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 0.006g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.02g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 1.36g | 1% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.78g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Folate | 38µg | 38µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 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.