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Yogurt vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between yogurt and chestnut?

  • Yogurt is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2, yet chestnut is higher in copper, manganese, vitamin C, iron, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
  • Chestnut's daily need coverage for copper is 51% more.
  • The glycemic index of yogurt is lower.

We used Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed types in this article.

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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.
Yogurt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
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 CalciumCalcium +139.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +108%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +390.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +407.1%
Contains more IronIron +2371.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2676.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9388.9%

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.
Yogurt
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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% 0.24% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
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% 1% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +325%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +543.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +269.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +442.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.316mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 +409.5%
Contains more WaterWater +24.9%
Contains more FatsFats +253.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +671.1%
~equal in Other ~0.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
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64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 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 -55%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +798.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4441.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Chestnut Opinion
Calories 59kcal 131kcal Chestnut
Protein 10.19g 2g Yogurt
Fats 0.39g 1.38g Chestnut
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Net carbs 3.6g 27.76g Chestnut
Carbs 3.6g 27.76g Chestnut
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Chestnut
Magnesium 11mg 54mg Chestnut
Calcium 110mg 46mg Yogurt
Potassium 141mg 715mg Chestnut
Iron 0.07mg 1.73mg Chestnut
Sugar 3.24g Chestnut
Copper 0.017mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.52mg 0.25mg Yogurt
Phosphorus 135mg 99mg Yogurt
Sodium 36mg 27mg Chestnut
Vitamin A 4IU 17IU Chestnut
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.01mg Yogurt
Manganese 0.009mg 0.854mg Chestnut
Selenium 9.7µg Yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.148mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.104mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.731mg Chestnut
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.316mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.233mg Chestnut
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Yogurt
Folate 7µg 38µg Chestnut
Trans Fat 0.006g Chestnut
Choline 15.1mg Yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.117g 0.26g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0.476g Chestnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.545g Chestnut
Tryptophan 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.071mg Chestnut
Isoleucine 0.079mg Chestnut
Leucine 0.118mg Chestnut
Lysine 0.118mg Chestnut
Methionine 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.112mg Chestnut
Histidine 0.055mg Chestnut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Yogurt
Yogurt is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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.
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.

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.