Potato vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between potatoes and chestnut
- Potatoes have more vitamin B6; however, chestnut is higher in copper, manganese, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, and potassium.
- Chestnut covers your daily copper needs 39% more than potatoes.
- Chestnut contains 2 times less vitamin B3 than potatoes. Potatoes contain 1.41mg of vitamin B3, while chestnut contains 0.731mg.
- The glycemic index of potatoes is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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 ZincZinc | +44% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +206.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +290% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +178.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +961.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.3% |
~equal in
Water
~68.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15766.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +856.1% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 93kcal | 131kcal |
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| Protein | 2.5g | 2g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 1.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 26.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.95g | 27.76g |
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| Carbs | 21.15g | 27.76g |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 54mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 46mg |
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| Potassium | 535mg | 715mg |
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| Iron | 1.08mg | 1.73mg |
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| Sugar | 1.18g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.472mg |
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| Zinc | 0.36mg | 0.25mg |
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| Starch | 17.27g |
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| Phosphorus | 70mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 27mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 17IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.219mg | 0.854mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.148mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.104mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.41mg | 0.731mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.376mg | 0.316mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Folate | 28µg | 38µg |
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| Choline | 14.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.26g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.476g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.545g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.022mg |
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| Threonine | 0.081mg | 0.071mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0.079mg |
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| Leucine | 0.119mg | 0.118mg |
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| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.118mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.047mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0.084mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.112mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.055mg |
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| Fructose | 0.34g |
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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
22%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.226g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
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.