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Custard vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Custard and Chestnut

  • Custard is higher in Vitamin B12, and Calcium, however, Chestnut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Chestnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 49% higher.
  • Chestnut has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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.
Custard
Custard
4
:
6
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Calcium +202.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +104%
Contains more Iron +408.8%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +245.4%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Copper +1473.3%
Contains more Manganese +12100%
Custard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Chestnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Calcium +202.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +104%
Contains more Iron +408.8%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +245.4%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Copper +1473.3%
Contains more Manganese +12100%

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.
Custard
Custard
7
:
5
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Vitamin A +970.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +26600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +453.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.1%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
Custard
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Chestnut
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 +970.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +26600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +453.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.1%
Contains more Folate +322.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Custard
Custard
4
:
1
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Protein +99.5%
Contains more Fats +189.9%
Contains more Other +35.2%
Contains more Carbs +57.7%
Equal in Water - 68.15
Custard
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Chestnut
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 +99.5%
Contains more Fats +189.9%
Contains more Other +35.2%
Contains more Carbs +57.7%
Equal in Water - 68.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Custard
Custard
1
:
2
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.7%
Custard
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Chestnut
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 27.76g Chestnut
Protein 3.99g 2g Custard
Fats 4g 1.38g Custard
Carbs 17.6g 27.76g Chestnut
Calories 122kcal 131kcal Chestnut
Sugar 4.82g Chestnut
Calcium 139mg 46mg Custard
Iron 0.34mg 1.73mg Chestnut
Magnesium 16mg 54mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 130mg 99mg Custard
Potassium 207mg 715mg Chestnut
Sodium 84mg 27mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.51mg 0.25mg Custard
Copper 0.03mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.007mg 0.854mg Chestnut
Selenium 6µg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 17IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 1µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.148mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.104mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 0.731mg Chestnut
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.316mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.233mg Chestnut
Folate 9µg 38µg Chestnut
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg Custard
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.022mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg 0.071mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.079mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg 0.118mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg 0.118mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg 0.047mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.084mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg 0.112mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg 0.055mg Custard
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Chestnut
Saturated Fat 2.032g 0.26g Chestnut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 0.476g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 0.545g Chestnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Custard 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
20%
Custard
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.772g)
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.
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.

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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.