Ground beef vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between ground beef and chestnut?
- Ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, yet chestnut is richer in copper, manganese, vitamin C, and potassium.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 104% higher.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than chestnut.
We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed types in this comparison.
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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 | +31.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2236% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +217.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +196.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +497.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9388.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +450.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +442.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
1.38 g
Carbs:
27.76 g
Water:
68.15 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1093.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1013.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +236.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.545 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1438.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0µg | 104% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.25mg | 51% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 2g | 44% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.472mg | 44% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.854mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 35% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 26.7mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 0.26g | 26% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 1.38g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 0.731mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 0.476g | 17% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 715mg | 14% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 99mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 0g | 27.76g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 54mg | 9% |
| Folate | 7µg | 38µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.148mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.73mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.233mg | 6% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 131kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.104mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.316mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 73mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 46mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.545g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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
46%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.813g)
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.