Chestnut vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chestnut and flour
- Chestnut has more copper, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B6, and magnesium; however, flour is richer in vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Flour's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 53% more.
- Flour has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of flour is 72, while the glycemic index of chestnut is 54.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.
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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 | +206.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +568.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +227.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +168.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +180% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +429.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +430.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +707.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +381.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +471.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +416.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +174.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +447.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 33.9µg | 62% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.785mg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.472mg | 0.144mg | 36% |
| Folate | 38µg | 183µg | 36% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 4.64mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 5.904mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.494mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 107mg | 18% |
| Protein | 2g | 10.33g | 17% |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 76.31g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.044mg | 15% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 364kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 22mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.682mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 0.438mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 0.413g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 0.087g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 108mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.38g | 0.98g | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.155g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0.415mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
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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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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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.