Chestnut vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chestnut and nutmeg?
- Chestnut is richer in vitamin C, yet nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 128% higher.
- Chestnut has 9 times more vitamin C than nutmeg. Chestnut has 26.7mg of vitamin C, while nutmeg has 3mg.
- Chestnut contains less saturated fat.
- Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than chestnut.
We used Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Spices, nutmeg, ground types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +104.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +238.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +760% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +239.6% |
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 | +790% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +133.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +993.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +192% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2531.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +228.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +576.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 25.94g | 117% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 2.9mg | 89% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 83% | |
| Copper | 0.472mg | 1.027mg | 62% |
| Fats | 1.38g | 36.31g | 54% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 183mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 3mg | 26% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 525kcal | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 2.15mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.346mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 3.04mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 213mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 184mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 350mg | 11% |
| Folate | 38µg | 76µg | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 5.84g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 3.22g | 7% |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 49.29g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.16mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.057mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 1.299mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 0.35g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 28.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 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 contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chestnut is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.