Chestnut vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chestnut and muffin
- Chestnut has more copper, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, vitamin B6, and magnesium; however, muffin is higher in phosphorus.
- Chestnut covers your daily copper needs 46% more than muffin.
- Muffin contains 30 times less vitamin C than chestnut. Chestnut contains 26.7mg of vitamin C, while muffin contains 0.9mg.
- Chestnut has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).
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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 | +440% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +490.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +686.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.5% |
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 | +2866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +482.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +173% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +124.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1064.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +90.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +913% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1386.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 8.103g | 50% |
| Copper | 0.472mg | 0.06mg | 46% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 0.9mg | 29% |
| Fats | 1.38g | 16.07g | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.449mg | 18% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 715mg | 121mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.04mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 336mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 2.844g | 12% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 375kcal | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 4.822g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 10mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 53g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 146mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 1.3mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4.49g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.163mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 1.418mg | 4% |
| Folate | 38µg | 48µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.168mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Calcium | 46mg | 44mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 31.47g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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 cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.584g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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.