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Chicken meat vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken meat and Chestnut

  • Chicken meat has more Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, however, Chestnut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Chicken meat covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 48% more than Chestnut.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 Phosphorus +83.8%
Contains more Zinc +676%
Contains more Calcium +206.7%
Contains more Iron +37.3%
Contains more Magnesium +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +220.6%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Copper +615.2%
Contains more Manganese +4170%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.8%
Contains more Zinc +676%
Contains more Calcium +206.7%
Contains more Iron +37.3%
Contains more Magnesium +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +220.6%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Copper +615.2%
Contains more Manganese +4170%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +847.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1061%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.9%
Contains more Folate +660%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +847.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1061%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.9%
Contains more Folate +660%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1265%
Contains more Fats +885.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Equal in Other - 0.71
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +1265%
Contains more Fats +885.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Equal in Other - 0.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1021.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1021.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken meat Chestnut
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 0g 27.76g Chestnut
Protein 27.3g 2g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 1.38g Chicken meat
Carbs 0g 27.76g Chestnut
Calories 239kcal 131kcal Chicken meat
Calcium 15mg 46mg Chestnut
Iron 1.26mg 1.73mg Chestnut
Magnesium 23mg 54mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 182mg 99mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg 715mg Chestnut
Sodium 82mg 27mg Chestnut
Zinc 1.94mg 0.25mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.066mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.02mg 0.854mg Chestnut
Selenium 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU 17IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 1µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.148mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.104mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 0.731mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.316mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.233mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 38µg Chestnut
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.022mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg 0.071mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.079mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 0.118mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg 0.118mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.047mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.084mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg 0.112mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg 0.055mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Chestnut
Saturated Fat 3.79g 0.26g Chestnut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 0.476g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 0.545g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Chestnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
36%
Chicken meat
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.53g)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/nutrients
  2. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.