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Chestnut vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chestnut and rye

  • Chestnut has more vitamin C and copper, while rye has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
  • Rye covers your daily need for manganese, 75% more than chestnut.
  • Rye has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rye is 34, while the glycemic index of chestnut is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Rye grain.

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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%
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +103.7%
Contains more IronIron +52%
Contains more ZincZinc +960%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +201.8%

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%
Rye
Rye
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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 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +484.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +360.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~38µg

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
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +542.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +417%
Contains more FatsFats +18.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +173.3%
Contains more OtherOther +121.1%

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
Rye
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +128.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Rye DV% diff.
Manganese 0.854mg 2.577mg 75%
Fiber 15.1g 60%
Phosphorus 99mg 332mg 33%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg 30%
Selenium 13.9µg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 1.456mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 4.27mg 22%
Zinc 0.25mg 2.65mg 22%
Protein 2g 10.34g 17%
Carbs 27.76g 75.86g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.316mg 14%
Magnesium 54mg 110mg 13%
Copper 0.472mg 0.367mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.251mg 11%
Iron 1.73mg 2.63mg 11%
Calories 131kcal 338kcal 10%
Potassium 715mg 510mg 6%
Choline 30.4mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.294mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Calcium 46mg 24mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 0.767g 1%
Sodium 27mg 2mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.476g 0.208g 1%
Fats 1.38g 1.63g 0%
Net carbs 27.76g 60.76g N/A
Sugar 0.98g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Folate 38µg 38µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.26g 0.197g 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.071mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 0.118mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 0.118mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.112mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.055mg 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chestnut Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.