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Chestnut vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chestnut and sauerkraut

  • The amount of copper, manganese, potassium, vitamin C, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2 in chestnut is higher than in sauerkraut.
  • Chestnut covers your daily copper needs 42% more than sauerkraut.
  • Sauerkraut has 7 times less vitamin B1 than chestnut. Chestnut has 0.148mg of vitamin B1, while sauerkraut has 0.021mg.
  • Chestnut contains less sodium.
  • Chestnut has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chestnut is 54, while the glycemic index of sauerkraut is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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 9.3% 9% 15% 55% 32% 5.2% 8.6% 86% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +315.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +320.6%
Contains more IronIron +17.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +391.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +395%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +465.6%

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 49% 0.33% 2.8% 0% 5.3% 5.1% 2.7% 5.6% 30% 0% 33% 18% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +604.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +411.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +239.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.8%
Contains more FatsFats +885.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +548.6%
Contains more WaterWater +35.8%
Contains more OtherOther +202.8%

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
30% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3561.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +713.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Sauerkraut DV% diff.
Copper 0.472mg 0.096mg 42%
Manganese 0.854mg 0.151mg 31%
Sodium 27mg 661mg 28%
Potassium 715mg 170mg 16%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 14.7mg 13%
Fiber 2.9g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.021mg 11%
Phosphorus 99mg 20mg 11%
Vitamin K 13µg 11%
Magnesium 54mg 13mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.13mg 8%
Carbs 27.76g 4.28g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.022mg 6%
Calories 131kcal 19kcal 6%
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 0.143mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 0.093mg 4%
Folate 38µg 24µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 0.067g 3%
Iron 1.73mg 1.47mg 3%
Choline 10.4mg 2%
Fats 1.38g 0.14g 2%
Protein 2g 0.91g 2%
Calcium 46mg 30mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.476g 0.013g 1%
Saturated fat 0.26g 0.034g 1%
Zinc 0.25mg 0.19mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 27.76g 1.38g N/A
Sugar 1.78g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.071mg 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 0.118mg 0.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.118mg 0.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0.023mg 0%
Valine 0.112mg 0.03mg 0%
Histidine 0.055mg 0.016mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chestnut Sauerkraut
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
12%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.226g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 634mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.