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Horseradish vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between horseradish and chestnut?

  • Horseradish has less copper, manganese, iron, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B2 than chestnut.
  • Chestnut's daily need coverage for copper is 46% higher.
  • Horseradish has 16 times more sodium than chestnut. Horseradish has 420mg of sodium, while chestnut has 27mg.
  • Horseradish has a lower glycemic index than chestnut.

We used Horseradish, prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
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 CalciumCalcium +21.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +232%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +190.7%
Contains more IronIron +311.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +713.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +219.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +577.8%

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.
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 83% 0% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +239.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +219.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~26.7mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 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 WaterWater +24.8%
Contains more OtherOther +147.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.5%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +145.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 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 -65.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +266.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horseradish Chestnut DV% diff.
Copper 0.058mg 0.472mg 46%
Manganese 0.126mg 0.854mg 32%
Sodium 420mg 27mg 17%
Iron 0.42mg 1.73mg 16%
Potassium 246mg 715mg 14%
Fiber 3.3g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.148mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.233mg 12%
Phosphorus 31mg 99mg 10%
Magnesium 27mg 54mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.104mg 6%
Folate 57µg 38µg 5%
Carbs 11.29g 27.76g 5%
Selenium 2.8µg 5%
Zinc 0.83mg 0.25mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.316mg 4%
Calories 48kcal 131kcal 4%
Protein 1.18g 2g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.386mg 0.731mg 2%
Vitamin C 24.9mg 26.7mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.09g 0.26g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.13g 0.476g 1%
Calcium 56mg 46mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Fats 0.69g 1.38g 1%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.545g 1%
Net carbs 7.99g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 7.99g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horseradish 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
13%
Horseradish
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Horseradish
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.