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Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned and chestnut

  • Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned is higher in manganese, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, chestnut is richer in vitamin C, copper, potassium, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 139% higher.
  • Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned has 6 times more zinc than chestnut. While nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned has 1.59mg of zinc, chestnut has only 0.25mg.
  • Chestnut has less saturated fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned 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 35% 4.2% 29% 69% 103% 43% 44% 2.6% 283% 0%
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 ZincZinc +536%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +154.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +228.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.2%
~equal in Iron ~1.73mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~99mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 0% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 5.7% 38% 55% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +442.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.233mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 32% 41% 23%
Protein: 3.35 g
Fats: 31.69 g
Carbs: 40.91 g
Water: 23.27 g
Other: 0.78 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 +67.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2196.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.4%
Contains more WaterWater +192.9%
~equal in Other ~0.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 28.101 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.348 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.347 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 +183.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned Chestnut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned Chestnut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 28.101g 0.26g 127%
Manganese 2.171mg 0.854mg 57%
Fats 31.69g 1.38g 47%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Copper 0.308mg 0.472mg 18%
Calories 443kcal 131kcal 16%
Zinc 1.59mg 0.25mg 12%
Potassium 324mg 715mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.148mg 10%
Folate 7µg 38µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.633mg 0.316mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.104mg 6%
Carbs 40.91g 27.76g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 0.731mg 3%
Calcium 14mg 46mg 3%
Protein 3.35g 2g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.348g 0.476g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.347g 0.545g 1%
Iron 1.84mg 1.73mg 1%
Phosphorus 103mg 99mg 1%
Magnesium 49mg 54mg 1%
Net carbs 36.41g 27.76g N/A
Sodium 20mg 27mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.237mg 0.233mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.249mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.148mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.17mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.203mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned 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
9%
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 27.841g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, flaked, canned - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170578/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.