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Chestnut vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chestnut and Potato salad

  • Potato salad has less Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chestnut covers your daily Copper needs 39% more than Potato salad.
  • Potato salad contains 8 times less Manganese than Chestnut. Chestnut contains 0.854mg of Manganese, while Potato salad contains 0.101mg.
  • Chestnut has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 +142.1%
Contains more Iron +166.2%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.4%
Contains more Potassium +181.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +745.5%
Contains more Zinc +24%
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% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +142.1%
Contains more Iron +166.2%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.4%
Contains more Potassium +181.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +745.5%
Contains more Zinc +24%

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 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.2%
Contains more Folate +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +823.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +167%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.2%
Contains more Folate +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +823.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +148.5%
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Fats +494.2%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +174.6%
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Carbs +148.5%
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Fats +494.2%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +174.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +421%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +585.7%
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +421%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +585.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 27.76g 9.87g Chestnut
Protein 2g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 1.38g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 27.76g 11.17g Chestnut
Calories 131kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g Potato salad
Calcium 46mg 19mg Chestnut
Iron 1.73mg 0.65mg Chestnut
Magnesium 54mg 15mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 99mg 52mg Chestnut
Potassium 715mg 254mg Chestnut
Sodium 27mg 529mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.25mg 0.31mg Potato salad
Copper 0.472mg 0.118mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.854mg 0.101mg Chestnut
Selenium 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 17IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 26.7mg 10mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.077mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.06mg Chestnut
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.141mg Chestnut
Folate 38µg 7µg Chestnut
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.071mg 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.118mg 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.118mg 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.047mg 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.112mg 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.055mg 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Chestnut
Saturated Fat 0.26g 1.429g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.476g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chestnut Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.169g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
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.

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.