Pine nuts vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pine nuts and chestnut different?
- Pine nuts are richer in manganese, copper, phosphorus, zinc, iron, magnesium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, while chestnut is higher in vitamin C.
- Pine nuts cover your daily need for manganese, 346% more than chestnut.
- Pine nuts contain 26 times more zinc than chestnut. Pine nuts contain 6.45mg of zinc, while chestnut contains 0.25mg.
- Chestnut is lower in saturated fat.
Nuts, pine nuts, dried and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +364.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +219.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +180.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2480% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +480.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +930.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +187.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +145.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +500.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3237.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +147.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +584.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4854.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +263.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2889% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3842% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6151.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 8.802mg | 0.854mg | 346% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 34.071g | 0.545g | 224% |
| Fats | 68.37g | 1.38g | 103% |
| Copper | 1.324mg | 0.472mg | 95% |
| Phosphorus | 575mg | 99mg | 68% |
| Vitamin E | 9.33mg | 62% | |
| Zinc | 6.45mg | 0.25mg | 56% |
| Iron | 5.53mg | 1.73mg | 48% |
| Magnesium | 251mg | 54mg | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.764g | 0.476g | 46% |
| Vitamin K | 53.9µg | 45% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 26.7mg | 29% |
| Calories | 673kcal | 131kcal | 27% |
| Protein | 13.69g | 2g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.387mg | 0.731mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 4.899g | 0.26g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.364mg | 0.148mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.094mg | 0.233mg | 11% |
| Choline | 55.8mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.104mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 13.08g | 27.76g | 5% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 46mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 715mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Folate | 34µg | 38µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.38g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.59g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.313mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.107mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.542mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.991mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.54mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.259mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.524mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.687mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.341mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.404g | N/A |
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 contains less Sodium?
Pine nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pine nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pine nuts is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pine nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.639g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.