Chestnut vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chestnut and spelt
- Chestnut is higher in vitamin C and potassium; however, spelt is richer in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
- Spelt's daily need coverage for manganese is 93% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Spelt, uncooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +70.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +151.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +156.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1212% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +305.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +249.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +145.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +836.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +238% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +518.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +628.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +152.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +152.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +130.8% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.445g
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 2.983mg | 93% |
| Fiber | 10.7g | 43% | |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 401mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 6.843mg | 38% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 4.44mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 3.28mg | 28% |
| Protein | 2g | 14.57g | 25% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 22% | |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 21% | |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 136mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.364mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 1.068mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 70.19g | 14% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 338kcal | 10% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 388mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 1.258g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.472mg | 0.511mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.6µg | 3% | |
| Fats | 1.38g | 2.43g | 2% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Folate | 38µg | 45µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.406g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.113mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 59.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.82g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 0.445g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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119%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.