Chestnut vs. Pine nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chestnut and pine nuts different?
- Chestnut is richer in vitamin C, while pine nuts are higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, zinc, iron, magnesium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Pine nuts cover your daily need for manganese, 346% more than chestnut.
- Chestnut contains 33 times more vitamin C than pine nuts. Chestnut contains 26.7mg of vitamin C, while pine nuts contain 0.8mg.
- Chestnut is lower in saturated fat.
Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Nuts, pine nuts, dried types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +187.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +364.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +219.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +180.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2480% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +480.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +930.7% |
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 | +3237.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +147.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +145.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +500.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2889% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +584.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4854.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +263.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3842% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6151.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 8.802mg | 346% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 34.071g | 224% |
| Fats | 1.38g | 68.37g | 103% |
| Copper | 0.472mg | 1.324mg | 95% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 575mg | 68% |
| Vitamin E | 9.33mg | 62% | |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 6.45mg | 56% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 5.53mg | 48% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 251mg | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 18.764g | 46% |
| Vitamin K | 53.9µg | 45% | |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 0.8mg | 29% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 673kcal | 27% |
| Protein | 2g | 13.69g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 4.387mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 4.899g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.364mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.094mg | 11% |
| Choline | 55.8mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.227mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 13.08g | 5% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 597mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Folate | 38µg | 34µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 9.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.59g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0.991mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0.524mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.341mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.404g | 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 contains less Sodium?
Pine nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pine nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pine nuts is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pine nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.639g)
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.