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Chestnut vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chestnut and powdered milk

  • Chestnut has more copper and manganese, while powdered milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 135% more than chestnut.
  • Chestnut contains 21 times more manganese than powdered milk. While chestnut contains 0.854mg of manganese, powdered milk contains only 0.04mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chestnut is lower.
  • Powdered milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of powdered milk is 32, while the glycemic index of chestnut is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more IronIron +268.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +490%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2035%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1882.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86%
Contains more ZincZinc +1236%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +683.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1058.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +618.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Folate ~37µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +2659.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1216%
Contains more FatsFats +1835.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.4%
Contains more OtherOther +756.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1564.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg 135%
Phosphorus 99mg 776mg 97%
Calcium 46mg 912mg 87%
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 1.205mg 85%
Saturated fat 0.26g 16.742g 75%
Protein 2g 26.32g 49%
Copper 0.472mg 0.08mg 44%
Fats 1.38g 26.71g 39%
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 2.271mg 39%
Manganese 0.854mg 0.04mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Selenium 16.3µg 30%
Vitamin A 1µg 258µg 29%
Zinc 0.25mg 3.34mg 28%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 8.6mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.476g 7.924g 19%
Calories 131kcal 496kcal 18%
Potassium 715mg 1330mg 18%
Iron 1.73mg 0.47mg 16%
Sodium 27mg 371mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.283mg 11%
Magnesium 54mg 85mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.302mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Carbs 27.76g 38.42g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 0.646mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 0.665g 1%
Net carbs 27.76g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 38.42g N/A
Folate 38µg 37µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 0.071mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 0.118mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.118mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 0.112mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.055mg 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chestnut Powdered milk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Chestnut
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.482g)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.