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Chestnut vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chestnut and Mashed potato

  • The amount of Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Folate in Chestnut is higher than in Mashed potato.
  • Chestnut covers your daily Copper needs 49% more than Mashed potato.
  • Chestnut contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 Calcium +155.6%
Contains more Iron +458.1%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.8%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Zinc +13.6%
Contains more Copper +1248.6%
Contains more Manganese +771.4%
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 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +155.6%
Contains more Iron +458.1%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.8%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Zinc +13.6%
Contains more Copper +1248.6%
Contains more Manganese +771.4%

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 B1 +886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.2%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +988.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.7%
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.2%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +988.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +89.5%
Contains more Fats +104.3%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +77.5%
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +89.5%
Contains more Fats +104.3%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +77.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +146.2%
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +146.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 27.76g 13.35g Chestnut
Protein 2g 1.65g Chestnut
Fats 1.38g 2.82g Mashed potato
Carbs 27.76g 14.65g Chestnut
Calories 131kcal 89kcal Chestnut
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g Chestnut
Fiber 1.3g Mashed potato
Calcium 46mg 18mg Chestnut
Iron 1.73mg 0.31mg Chestnut
Magnesium 54mg 15mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 99mg 59mg Chestnut
Potassium 715mg 286mg Chestnut
Sodium 27mg 306mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.25mg 0.22mg Chestnut
Copper 0.472mg 0.035mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.854mg 0.098mg Chestnut
Selenium 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 17IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.015mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.015mg Chestnut
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 1.08mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.316mg Chestnut
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.12mg Chestnut
Folate 38µg 9µg Chestnut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
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
Trans Fat 0.105g Chestnut
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.577g Chestnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.476g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chestnut Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.317g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
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.

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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.