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.
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.
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.09 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
3.26 g
Water:
92.45 g
Other:
0.86 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
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% |