Tortilla vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tortilla and chestnut
- Tortilla has more iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and folate; however, chestnut has more copper, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chestnut is 41% higher.
- Chestnut has 18 times less sodium than tortilla. Tortilla has 482mg of sodium, while chestnut has 27mg.
Food types used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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 CalciumCalcium | +52.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +184.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +581% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +362.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +218.7% |
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 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +464.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +157.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +288.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +264% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +163.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +70.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +157.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.472mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 30% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 26.7mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3.81mg | 1.73mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.854mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 0.731mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 27mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.148mg | 19% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Potassium | 105mg | 715mg | 18% |
| Folate | 98µg | 38µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.233mg | 13% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 2g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 54mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 27.76g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 99mg | 7% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 131kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 0.316mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 46mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.545g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 1.38g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.476g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.104mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | 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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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