Coconut vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between coconut and chestnut
- Coconut has more manganese, iron, and zinc; however, chestnut is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
- Coconut covers your daily saturated fat needs 147% more than chestnut.
- Chestnut contains 4 times less zinc than coconut. Coconut contains 1.1mg of zinc, while chestnut contains 0.25mg.
- Chestnut has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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 IronIron | +40.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +340% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +228.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +709.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +124.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +331.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2326.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +199.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.9% |
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 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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| Saturated fat | 29.698g | 0.26g | 134% |
| Fats | 33.49g | 1.38g | 49% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% | |
| Manganese | 1.5mg | 0.854mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 26.7mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.233mg | 14% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 131kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 715mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 1.73mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.25mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.148mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.104mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 54mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.435mg | 0.472mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 15.23g | 27.76g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.33g | 2g | 3% |
| Folate | 26µg | 38µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 46mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 99mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.425g | 0.476g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.54mg | 0.731mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.545g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.23g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.23g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 20mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.202mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.055mg | 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?
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.438g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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.