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Meatball vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between meatball and chestnut

  • Meatball has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, copper, zinc, vitamin B3, and folate, while chestnut has more vitamin C and potassium.
  • Meatball covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 66% more than chestnut.
  • The amount of sodium in chestnut is lower.
  • Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball is 0, while the glycemic index of chestnut is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, meatless 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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
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 IronIron +24.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +620%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +247.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +297.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%

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 0% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +533.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +105.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 +950%
Contains more FatsFats +552.2%
Contains more OtherOther +463.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +247%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +359.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +756.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Chestnut DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.148mg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Protein 21g 2g 38%
Manganese 0.854mg 37%
Phosphorus 344mg 99mg 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.545g 27%
Copper 0.706mg 0.472mg 26%
Sodium 550mg 27mg 23%
Fiber 4.6g 18%
Potassium 180mg 715mg 16%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Zinc 1.8mg 0.25mg 14%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 12%
Fats 9g 1.38g 12%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.731mg 11%
Folate 78µg 38µg 10%
Magnesium 18mg 54mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.104mg 8%
Carbs 8g 27.76g 7%
Iron 2.16mg 1.73mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.425g 0.26g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 0.476g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.316mg 4%
Calories 197kcal 131kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.233mg 3%
Calcium 25mg 46mg 2%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 1.25g N/A
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
Meatball Chestnut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 523mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.165g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.