Wakame vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between wakame and chestnut
- Wakame has more folate, manganese, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B2; however, chestnut is richer in vitamin C, copper, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Wakame covers your daily folate needs 40% more than chestnut.
- Chestnut has 32 times less sodium than wakame. Wakame has 872mg of sodium, while chestnut has 27mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, wakame, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +98.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +226.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1330% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +118.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +415.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +790% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +914.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +115.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +203.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +720.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150% |
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 Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 196µg | 38µg | 40% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 27mg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 26.7mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.854mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.472mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 715mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.233mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 107mg | 54mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 46mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.104mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 0.316mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.148mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.18mg | 1.73mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 9.14g | 27.76g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 0.731mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 45kcal | 131kcal | 4% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 99mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.03g | 2g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 0.545g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.476g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 1.38g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.64g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.65g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | N/A |
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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 Saturated fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 845mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)