Watermelon seeds vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Watermelon seeds and Chestnut
- Watermelon seeds have more Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B3, however, Chestnut is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
- Watermelon seeds covers your daily Magnesium needs 110% more than Chestnut.
- Chestnut contains 41 times less Zinc than Watermelon seeds. Watermelon seeds contain 10.24mg of Zinc, while Chestnut contains 0.25mg.
- Chestnut has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried 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 | +853.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +320.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3996% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +662.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +385.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161.8% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.33 g
Fats:
47.37 g
Carbs:
15.31 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
3.94 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
1.38 g
Carbs:
27.76 g
Water:
68.15 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1316.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3332.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +454.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1249.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.779 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.407 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.094 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.545 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1456.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5054.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 557kcal | 131kcal |
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| Protein | 28.33g | 2g |
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| Fats | 47.37g | 1.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 26.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.31g | 27.76g |
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| Carbs | 15.31g | 27.76g |
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| Magnesium | 515mg | 54mg |
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| Calcium | 54mg | 46mg |
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| Potassium | 648mg | 715mg |
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| Iron | 7.28mg | 1.73mg |
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| Copper | 0.686mg | 0.472mg |
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| Zinc | 10.24mg | 0.25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 755mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 99mg | 27mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 17IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 1.614mg | 0.854mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.148mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.145mg | 0.104mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.55mg | 0.731mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.346mg | 0.316mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.089mg | 0.233mg |
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| Folate | 58µg | 38µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.779g | 0.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.407g | 0.476g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.094g | 0.545g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.022mg |
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| Threonine | 1.112mg | 0.071mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.342mg | 0.079mg |
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| Leucine | 2.149mg | 0.118mg |
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| Lysine | 0.887mg | 0.118mg |
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| Methionine | 0.834mg | 0.047mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 2.031mg | 0.084mg |
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| Valine | 1.556mg | 0.112mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.055mg |
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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
18%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
177%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watermelon seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watermelon seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.519g)
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)
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.