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Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added and chestnut

  • Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added has more copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, zinc, and manganese, while chestnut has more vitamin C.
  • Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added covers your daily need for copper 91% more than chestnut.
  • Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added contains 22 times more Saturated Fat than chestnut. While nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added contains 5.645g of Saturated Fat, chestnut contains only 0.26g.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in chestnut is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added 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 78% 32% 89% 151% 431% 64% 201% 56% 162% 55%
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 +101.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +132.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.8%
Contains more IronIron +132.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +173.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +836%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +373.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%

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 10% 16% 43% 0% 174% 54% 26% 31% 259% 0% 33% 38% 39%
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 +1464.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +369.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +790%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 46% 28% 2% 4%
Protein: 21.05 g
Fats: 45.82 g
Carbs: 27.55 g
Water: 1.79 g
Other: 3.79 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 +952.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3220.3%
Contains more OtherOther +433.8%
Contains more WaterWater +3707.3%
~equal in Carbs ~27.76g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 56% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.645 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 24.534 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.346 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 +5054.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2348.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added Chestnut Opinion
Calories 569kcal 131kcal Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Protein 21.05g 2g Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Fats 45.82g 1.38g Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Vitamin C 3mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Net carbs 17.25g 27.76g Chestnut
Carbs 27.55g 27.76g Chestnut
Magnesium 109mg 54mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Calcium 107mg 46mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Potassium 1007mg 715mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Iron 4.03mg 1.73mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Sugar 7.74g Chestnut
Fiber 10.3g Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Copper 1.293mg 0.472mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Zinc 2.34mg 0.25mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Starch 1.38g Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Phosphorus 469mg 99mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Sodium 428mg 27mg Chestnut
Vitamin A 266IU 17IU Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Vitamin A 13µg 1µg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Vitamin E 2.17mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Manganese 1.243mg 0.854mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Selenium 10µg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Vitamin B1 0.695mg 0.148mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.104mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Vitamin B3 1.373mg 0.731mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Vitamin B5 0.513mg 0.316mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Vitamin B6 1.122mg 0.233mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Vitamin K 13.2µg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Folate 51µg 38µg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Choline 71.4mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Saturated Fat 5.645g 0.26g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 24.534g 0.476g Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Polyunsaturated fat 13.346g 0.545g Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.022mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Threonine 0.714mg 0.071mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Isoleucine 0.957mg 0.079mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Leucine 1.675mg 0.118mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Lysine 1.189mg 0.118mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Methionine 0.375mg 0.047mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Phenylalanine 1.14mg 0.084mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Valine 1.305mg 0.112mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Histidine 0.535mg 0.055mg Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Fructose 0.22g Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Omega-3 - ALA 0.212g Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 13.125g Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added 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
56%
Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added
Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.385g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, with salt added - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169426/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.