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Mixed nuts vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mixed nuts and Chestnut different?

  • Mixed nuts are richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Folate, while Chestnut is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Mixed nuts covers your daily need of Manganese 52% more than Chestnut.
  • Mixed nuts contain 34 times more Saturated Fat than Chestnut. Mixed nuts contain 8.711g of Saturated Fat, while Chestnut contains 0.26g.

Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +324.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +154.3%
Contains more IronIron +50.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1244%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +360.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +138.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.1%

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 1.7% 0.18% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
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% 1% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +954.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +260.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5240%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +466.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 +902%
Contains more FatsFats +3809.4%
Contains more OtherOther +305.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3176.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 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 +5884.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2581.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Chestnut Opinion
Calories 607kcal 131kcal Mixed nuts
Protein 20.04g 2g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 1.38g Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Net carbs 14.05g 27.76g Chestnut
Carbs 21.05g 27.76g Chestnut
Magnesium 229mg 54mg Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 46mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 632mg 715mg Chestnut
Iron 2.61mg 1.73mg Mixed nuts
Sugar 4.15g Chestnut
Fiber 7g Mixed nuts
Copper 0.907mg 0.472mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.36mg 0.25mg Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 99mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 27mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 17IU Chestnut
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Chestnut
Vitamin E 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg 0.854mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 33.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.148mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.104mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 0.731mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.316mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.233mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 38µg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Chestnut
Choline 52mg Mixed nuts
Saturated Fat 8.711g 0.26g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 0.476g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0.545g Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.022mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg 0.071mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.079mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg 0.118mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg 0.118mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg 0.047mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.084mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg 0.112mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg 0.055mg Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts 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
50%
Mixed nuts
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.451g)
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)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.