Chestnut vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chestnut and pecan pie?
- Chestnut is richer in vitamin C, copper, potassium, and vitamin B6, yet pecan pie is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Chestnut's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 29% higher.
- Chestnut has 5 times more potassium than pecan pie. Chestnut has 715mg of potassium, while pecan pie has 133mg.
- Chestnut contains less sodium.
We used Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +437.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +308% |
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 | +13250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +288.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +249.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +145% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1508.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +88% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2248.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +947.7% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 5.71g | 34% |
| Fats | 1.38g | 22.2g | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 0.2mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.472mg | 0.211mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 11.181g | 27% |
| Selenium | 12µg | 22% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 3.989g | 17% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 133mg | 17% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 412kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.06mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 262mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 82µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 52.2g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 26mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 1.02mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4.9g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.18mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.712mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.188mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 0.479mg | 3% |
| Folate | 38µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 1.48mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 0.847mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 94mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A |
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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?
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.729g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.