Chestnut vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chestnut and tofu different?
- Chestnut is richer in copper, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6, manganese, folate, magnesium, and vitamin B1, while tofu is higher in iron and calcium.
- Tofu covers your daily need for iron, 45% more than chestnut.
- Chestnut contains 267 times more vitamin C than tofu. Chestnut contains 26.7mg of vitamin C, while tofu contains 0.1mg.
- Chestnut has a higher glycemic index (54) than tofu (15).
Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +490.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +144.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +660.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +209.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +220% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.1% |
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 | +26600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +274.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +364.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +395.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +153.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1384.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +304% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +246.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +121.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +395.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.73mg | 5.36mg | 45% |
| Copper | 0.472mg | 0.193mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 0.1mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 350mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 121mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 2.699g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.047mg | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 8.08g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.605mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 1.87g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.081mg | 6% |
| Folate | 38µg | 15µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 30mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 0.068mg | 5% |
| Fats | 1.38g | 4.78g | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.052mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 0.195mg | 3% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 76kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.691g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 1.056g | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 97mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.431g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chestnut is relatively richer in vitamins
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.