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Edible mushroom vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between edible mushroom and chestnut

  • Edible mushroom is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, chestnut is richer in manganese, vitamin C, copper, iron, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Chestnut's daily need coverage for manganese is 35% higher.
  • Edible mushroom has 5 times more vitamin B3 than chestnut. While edible mushroom has 3.607mg of vitamin B3, chestnut has only 0.731mg.
  • Edible mushroom has a lower glycemic index (32) than chestnut (54).

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, white, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +108%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.8%
Contains more IronIron +246%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1717%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +393.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1171.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more FolateFolate +123.5%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 ProteinProtein +54.5%
Contains more WaterWater +35.7%
Contains more OtherOther +21.1%
Contains more FatsFats +305.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +751.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +240.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Chestnut DV% diff.
Manganese 0.047mg 0.854mg 35%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 26.7mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.316mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.104mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.731mg 18%
Selenium 9.3µg 17%
Copper 0.318mg 0.472mg 17%
Iron 0.5mg 1.73mg 15%
Potassium 318mg 715mg 12%
Magnesium 9mg 54mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.233mg 10%
Carbs 3.26g 27.76g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.148mg 6%
Folate 17µg 38µg 5%
Calories 22kcal 131kcal 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Calcium 3mg 46mg 4%
Choline 17.3mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.545g 3%
Fats 0.34g 1.38g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Phosphorus 86mg 99mg 2%
Protein 3.09g 2g 2%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.25mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.476g 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 5mg 27mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.26g 1%
Net carbs 2.26g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 1.98g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.055mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom Chestnut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Edible mushroom
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
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.

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.