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Rye vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between rye and chestnut

  • Rye has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B2, while chestnut has more vitamin C and copper.
  • Rye covers your daily need for manganese, 75% more than chestnut.
  • Rye contains 11 times more zinc than chestnut. While rye contains 2.65mg of zinc, chestnut contains only 0.25mg.
  • Rye has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rye is 34, while the glycemic index of chestnut is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rye grain 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.
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
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 +103.7%
Contains more IronIron +52%
Contains more ZincZinc +960%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +201.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%

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.
Rye
Rye
8
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 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +484.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +360.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~38µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
4
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 +417%
Contains more FatsFats +18.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +173.3%
Contains more OtherOther +121.1%
Contains more WaterWater +542.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
2
17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +128.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Chestnut DV% diff.
Manganese 2.577mg 0.854mg 75%
Fiber 15.1g 60%
Phosphorus 332mg 99mg 33%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Selenium 13.9µg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.316mg 23%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0.731mg 22%
Zinc 2.65mg 0.25mg 22%
Protein 10.34g 2g 17%
Carbs 75.86g 27.76g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.148mg 14%
Magnesium 110mg 54mg 13%
Copper 0.367mg 0.472mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.104mg 11%
Iron 2.63mg 1.73mg 11%
Calories 338kcal 131kcal 10%
Potassium 510mg 715mg 6%
Choline 30.4mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.233mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Calcium 24mg 46mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 0.545g 1%
Sodium 2mg 27mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 0.476g 1%
Fats 1.63g 1.38g 0%
Net carbs 60.76g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 0.98g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Folate 38µg 38µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.197g 0.26g 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0.055mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
35%
Rye
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
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.

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.