Onion vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between onions and chestnut
- The amount of copper, manganese, vitamin C, iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2 in chestnut is higher than in onions.
- Chestnut covers your daily need for copper, 48% more than onions.
- Onions have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of onions is 15, while the glycemic index of chestnut is 54.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onions, raw 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 less SodiumSodium | -85.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +440% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +389.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +723.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1110.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +241.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +562% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +260.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +221.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +285.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +530.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1280% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +197.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3561.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3105.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.472mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.129mg | 0.854mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 26.7mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 1.73mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 715mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 99mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 54mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.148mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.233mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 9.34g | 27.76g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.104mg | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 38µg | 5% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 131kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.731mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.545g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.316mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.1g | 1.38g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 2g | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 46mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.476g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.24g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
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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 contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chestnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)