Oatmeal vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between oatmeal and chestnut
- Oatmeal has more iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin A; however, chestnut has more copper, vitamin C, potassium, manganese, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for oatmeal is 53% higher.
- Chestnut has 25 times less vitamin A than oatmeal. Oatmeal has 433IU of vitamin A, while chestnut has 17IU.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index than chestnut.
Food types used in this article are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +244.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +148% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1072.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +615.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +313.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +137.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 1.73mg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.472mg | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 26.7mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 715mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 1µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.731mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.854mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.148mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.104mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 54mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 27.76g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.233mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Calories | 68kcal | 131kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 46mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 99mg | 3% |
| Folate | 44µg | 38µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.545g | 1% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.37g | 2g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 1.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.476g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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.