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Ginkgo nuts vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ginkgo nuts and Chestnut different?

  • Ginkgo nuts are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, while Chestnut is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Ginkgo nuts covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 33% more than Chestnut.

Nuts, ginkgo nuts, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed types were used in this article.

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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.
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
3
:
6
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +36%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +73%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains more Copper +72.3%
Contains more Manganese +655.8%
Ginkgo nuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 38% 20% 54% 45% 1% 10% 92% 15% 0%
Chestnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +36%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +73%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains more Copper +72.3%
Contains more Manganese +655.8%

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.
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
5
:
3
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Vitamin A +3182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +720.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Contains more Folate +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +78%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.5%
Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 50% 56% 21% 113% 10% 76% 41% 0% 0%
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 +3182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +720.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Contains more Folate +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +78%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
4
:
1
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Protein +116%
Contains more Fats +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +69%
Contains more Water +23.5%
Ginkgo nuts
4% 2% 38% 55%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 37.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 1.2 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 +116%
Contains more Fats +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +69%
Contains more Water +23.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
2
:
1
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.5%
Ginkgo nuts
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.618 g
Chestnut
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginkgo nuts Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 37.6g 27.76g Ginkgo nuts
Protein 4.32g 2g Ginkgo nuts
Fats 1.68g 1.38g Ginkgo nuts
Carbs 37.6g 27.76g Ginkgo nuts
Calories 182kcal 131kcal Ginkgo nuts
Calcium 2mg 46mg Chestnut
Iron 1mg 1.73mg Chestnut
Magnesium 27mg 54mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 124mg 99mg Ginkgo nuts
Potassium 510mg 715mg Chestnut
Sodium 7mg 27mg Ginkgo nuts
Zinc 0.34mg 0.25mg Ginkgo nuts
Copper 0.274mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.113mg 0.854mg Chestnut
Vitamin A 558IU 17IU Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 1µg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin C 15mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.148mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.104mg Chestnut
Vitamin B3 6mg 0.731mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.316mg Chestnut
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.233mg Ginkgo nuts
Folate 54µg 38µg Ginkgo nuts
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.022mg Ginkgo nuts
Threonine 0.268mg 0.071mg Ginkgo nuts
Isoleucine 0.209mg 0.079mg Ginkgo nuts
Leucine 0.316mg 0.118mg Ginkgo nuts
Lysine 0.206mg 0.118mg Ginkgo nuts
Methionine 0.055mg 0.047mg Ginkgo nuts
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.084mg Ginkgo nuts
Valine 0.283mg 0.112mg Ginkgo nuts
Histidine 0.102mg 0.055mg Ginkgo nuts
Saturated Fat 0.319g 0.26g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.619g 0.476g Ginkgo nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.618g 0.545g Ginkgo nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginkgo nuts 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
33%
Ginkgo nuts
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Ginkgo nuts
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Ginkgo nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170584/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.