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Mustard vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mustard and chestnut?

  • Mustard is higher in monounsaturated Fat, yet chestnut is higher in copper, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, vitamin B6, and folate.
  • Mustard's daily need coverage for sodium is 47% more.
  • Mustard has 41 times more Sodium than chestnut. While mustard has 1104mg of Sodium, chestnut has only 27mg.
  • The amount of sodium in chestnut is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mustard is lower.

We used Mustard, prepared, yellow and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed types 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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 +37%
Contains more ZincZinc +156%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +370.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +537.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.73mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~99mg

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% 6.5% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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 AVitamin A +541.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +442.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 +87%
Contains more FatsFats +142%
Contains more WaterWater +22.8%
Contains more OtherOther +374.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +376.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 -17.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +358.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Chestnut Opinion
Calories 60kcal 131kcal Chestnut
Protein 3.74g 2g Mustard
Fats 3.34g 1.38g Mustard
Vitamin C 0.3mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Net carbs 1.83g 27.76g Chestnut
Carbs 5.83g 27.76g Chestnut
Magnesium 48mg 54mg Chestnut
Calcium 63mg 46mg Mustard
Potassium 152mg 715mg Chestnut
Iron 1.61mg 1.73mg Chestnut
Sugar 0.92g Chestnut
Fiber 4g Mustard
Copper 0.074mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.64mg 0.25mg Mustard
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 99mg Mustard
Sodium 1104mg 27mg Chestnut
Vitamin A 109IU 17IU Mustard
Vitamin A 5µg 1µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0.36mg Mustard
Manganese 0.422mg 0.854mg Chestnut
Selenium 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.148mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.104mg Chestnut
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.731mg Chestnut
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.316mg Chestnut
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.233mg Chestnut
Vitamin K 1.4µg Mustard
Folate 7µg 38µg Chestnut
Trans Fat 0.009g Chestnut
Choline 22.4mg Mustard
Saturated Fat 0.214g 0.26g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 0.476g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.545g Mustard
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.167mg 0.071mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.079mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg 0.118mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg 0.118mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg 0.047mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.084mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg 0.112mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg 0.055mg Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
11%
Mustard
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 1077mg)
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.
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.