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Poblano vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are poblano and chestnut different?

  • Poblano is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, iron, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, manganese, and phosphorus; however, chestnut is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for poblano is 408% higher.
  • Poblano contains 22 times more vitamin B2 than chestnut. While poblano contains 2.255mg of vitamin B2, chestnut contains only 0.104mg.

Peppers, ancho, dried and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 18% 213% 410% 169% 39% 86% 5.6% 167% 16%
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 +109.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +237.2%
Contains more IronIron +531.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +468%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.472mg

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 6.7% 341% 0% 0% 45% 520% 120% 120% 816% 0% 0% 52% 0%
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 AVitamin A +102100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2068.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +775.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +530.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1417.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1235%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 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 +493%
Contains more FatsFats +494.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.2%
Contains more OtherOther +729.6%
Contains more WaterWater +201.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.82 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.511 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +727.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.476g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Poblano Chestnut
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poblano Chestnut DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 3.535mg 0.233mg 254%
Vitamin B2 2.255mg 0.104mg 165%
Iron 10.93mg 1.73mg 115%
Vitamin A 1022µg 1µg 113%
Fiber 21.6g 86%
Potassium 2411mg 715mg 50%
Vitamin B3 6.403mg 0.731mg 35%
Vitamin B5 1.993mg 0.316mg 34%
Vitamin C 2mg 26.7mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g 0.545g 26%
Protein 11.86g 2g 20%
Manganese 1.279mg 0.854mg 18%
Phosphorus 201mg 99mg 15%
Magnesium 113mg 54mg 14%
Zinc 1.42mg 0.25mg 11%
Fats 8.2g 1.38g 10%
Calories 281kcal 131kcal 8%
Folate 69µg 38µg 8%
Carbs 51.42g 27.76g 8%
Selenium 2.9µg 5%
Copper 0.508mg 0.472mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.82g 0.26g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.179mg 0.148mg 3%
Calcium 61mg 46mg 2%
Sodium 43mg 27mg 1%
Net carbs 29.82g 27.76g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.492g 0.476g 0%
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.425mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.373mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.605mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.142mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.489mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.232mg 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poblano Chestnut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
155%
Poblano
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Poblano
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chestnut
Chestnut is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.