Chestnut vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chestnut and flax seeds
- Chestnut is higher in vitamin C; however, flax seeds are richer in vitamin B1, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, iron, zinc, calcium, and vitamin B6.
- Flax seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 125% higher.
- Chestnut has 45 times more vitamin C than flax seeds. While chestnut has 26.7mg of vitamin C, flax seeds have only 0.6mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Seeds, flaxseed.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -10% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +625.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +454.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +231.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +158.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1636% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +548.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +190.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4350% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1010.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +321.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +211.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +128.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
1.38 g
Carbs:
27.76 g
Water:
68.15 g
Other:
0.71 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +879.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +814.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2955.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +422.5% |
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Carbs
~28.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.545 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1481.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5171.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 28.73g | 188% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 1.644mg | 125% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 109% | |
| Copper | 0.472mg | 1.22mg | 83% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 392mg | 80% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 642mg | 78% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 2.482mg | 71% |
| Fats | 1.38g | 42.16g | 63% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 5.73mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 46% | |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 4.34mg | 37% |
| Protein | 2g | 18.29g | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 0.6mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 255mg | 21% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 534kcal | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 7.527g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.473mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 3.663g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 3.08mg | 15% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 0.985mg | 13% |
| Folate | 38µg | 87µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.161mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 715mg | 813mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 28.88g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 1.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.896mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 1.235mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 1.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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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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62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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191%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)