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

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Significant differences between nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded and chestnut

  • Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded has more manganese, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, chestnut is richer in vitamin C, copper, potassium, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded covers your daily saturated fat needs 156% more than chestnut.
  • Chestnut has 10 times less sodium than nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded. Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded has 262mg of sodium, while chestnut has 27mg.
  • Chestnut contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded 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 36% 4.5% 30% 72% 104% 50% 46% 34% 323% 91%
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 +628%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +189.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +206.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~54mg
~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 2.3% 0% 7.8% 0% 7.8% 4.6% 8.9% 43% 63% 0% 0.75% 6% 11%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3714.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +377.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 35% 48% 13%
Protein: 2.88 g
Fats: 35.49 g
Carbs: 47.67 g
Water: 12.55 g
Other: 1.41 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 +44%
Contains more FatsFats +2471.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.7%
Contains more OtherOther +98.6%
Contains more WaterWater +443%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 31.468 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.51 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.388 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 +217.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.5%

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, shredded Chestnut
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded Chestnut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 31.468g 0.26g 142%
Manganese 2.475mg 0.854mg 70%
Fats 35.49g 1.38g 52%
Selenium 16.7µg 30%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 26.7mg 29%
Calories 501kcal 131kcal 19%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Copper 0.313mg 0.472mg 18%
Zinc 1.82mg 0.25mg 14%
Potassium 337mg 715mg 11%
Sodium 262mg 27mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.148mg 10%
Folate 8µg 38µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.722mg 0.316mg 8%
Carbs 47.67g 27.76g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.104mg 6%
Choline 19.3mg 4%
Calcium 15mg 46mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.233mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.51g 0.476g 3%
Protein 2.88g 2g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.474mg 0.731mg 2%
Iron 1.92mg 1.73mg 2%
Phosphorus 107mg 99mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.388g 0.545g 1%
Magnesium 50mg 54mg 1%
Net carbs 43.17g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 43.17g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.034mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.105mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.113mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.214mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.127mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.054mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.175mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded 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
12%
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded
Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 31.208g)
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. Nuts, coconut meat, dried (desiccated), sweetened, shredded - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168586/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.