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Nutmeg vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nutmeg and Chestnut?

  • Nutmeg is richer in Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium, yet Chestnut is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 128% higher.
  • Nutmeg has 9 times more Zinc than Chestnut. Nutmeg has 2.15mg of Zinc, while Chestnut has 0.25mg.
  • Chestnut contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Spices, nutmeg, ground 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 Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Magnesium +238.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.2%
Contains less Sodium -40.7%
Contains more Zinc +760%
Contains more Copper +117.6%
Contains more Manganese +239.6%
Contains more Potassium +104.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Magnesium +238.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.2%
Contains less Sodium -40.7%
Contains more Zinc +760%
Contains more Copper +117.6%
Contains more Manganese +239.6%
Contains more Potassium +104.3%

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.
Nutmeg
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +790%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +790%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +192%
Contains more Fats +2531.2%
Contains more Carbs +77.6%
Contains more Other +228.2%
Contains more Water +993.9%
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 Protein +192%
Contains more Fats +2531.2%
Contains more Carbs +77.6%
Contains more Other +228.2%
Contains more Water +993.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +576.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.7%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +576.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 27.76g Nutmeg
Protein 5.84g 2g Nutmeg
Fats 36.31g 1.38g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 27.76g Nutmeg
Calories 525kcal 131kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g Chestnut
Fiber 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 184mg 46mg Nutmeg
Iron 3.04mg 1.73mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 183mg 54mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 99mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 715mg Chestnut
Sodium 16mg 27mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 0.25mg Nutmeg
Copper 1.027mg 0.472mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 0.854mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 102IU 17IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 1µg Nutmeg
Vitamin C 3mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.148mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.104mg Chestnut
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 0.731mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.316mg Chestnut
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.233mg Chestnut
Folate 76µg 38µg Nutmeg
Tryptophan 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.071mg Chestnut
Isoleucine 0.079mg Chestnut
Leucine 0.118mg Chestnut
Lysine 0.118mg Chestnut
Methionine 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.112mg Chestnut
Histidine 0.055mg Chestnut
Saturated Fat 25.94g 0.26g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 0.476g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.545g Chestnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg Chestnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Nutmeg
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chestnut
Chestnut is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.