Chestnut vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chestnut and vegetable
- Chestnut has more copper, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, vitamin B6, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, vegetable is higher in vitamin A.
- Vegetable covers your daily vitamin A needs 85% more than chestnut.
- Vegetable contains 8 times less vitamin C than chestnut. Chestnut contains 26.7mg of vitamin C, while vegetable contains 3.2mg.
- The glycemic index of vegetable is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +145.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +84% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +323.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +468.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96% |
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 | +734.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +108.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +109.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +214.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +21300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +820% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4660% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +656.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.472mg | 0.083mg | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 3.2mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 214µg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.379mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 23.5µg | 20% | |
| Fiber | 4.4g | 18% | |
| Potassium | 715mg | 169mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.074mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 0.82mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 22mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 51mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.071mg | 6% |
| Folate | 38µg | 19µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 13.09g | 5% |
| Choline | 24.1mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 0.072g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 0.151mg | 3% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 65kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 46mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 2.86g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.38g | 0.15g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.031g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 0.01g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 0.851mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 8.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.12g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.073mg | 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).
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vegetable is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.229g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
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.