Canned Tuna vs. Chestnut
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Chestnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
chestnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and chestnut:
- Both chestnut and canned tuna are high in calories and potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
- Chestnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Chestnut is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more dha, epa and dpa than chestnut.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Chestnut (Nuts, chestnuts, european, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chestnut and canned tuna are high in calories. Chestnut has 91% more calories than canned tuna - chestnut has 245 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chestnut per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for chestnut, 5:87:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Chestnut | |
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| Protein | 78% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 87% |
| Fat | 22% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chestnut is high in carbohydrates and canned tuna has less carbohydrates than chestnut - chestnut has 53g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Chestnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - chestnut has 5.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than chestnut - chestnut has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 645% more protein than chestnut - chestnut has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chestnut and canned tuna are low in saturated fat - chestnut has 0.41g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chestnut has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chestnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chestnut is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than canned tuna - chestnut has 26mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chestnut and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chestnut has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chestnut has more Vitamin E than canned tuna - chestnut has 0.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chestnut has more Vitamin K than canned tuna - chestnut has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chestnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
| Canned Tuna | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.243 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 1.342 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.497 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 70 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chestnut has 107% more calcium than canned tuna - chestnut has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Chestnut and canned tuna contain similar amounts of iron - chestnut has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Both chestnut and canned tuna are high in potassium. Chestnut has 150% more potassium than canned tuna - chestnut has 592mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more DHA, EPA and DPA than chestnut per 100 grams. Both canned tuna and chestnut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Canned Tuna | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.093 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.093 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chestnut has more linoleic acid than canned tuna per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.776 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 G | 0.776 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Canned Tuna or Chestnut .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Chestnut (Nuts, chestnuts, european, roasted) .
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FAQ
Does chestnut or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chestnut and canned tuna are high in calories. Chestnut has 90% more calories than canned tuna - chestnut has 245 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is chestnut or canned tuna better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 650% more protein than chestnut - chestnut has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does chestnut or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chestnut is high in carbohydrates and canned tuna has fewer carbohydrates than chestnut - chestnut has 53g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..
Does chestnut or canned tuna contain more potassium?
Both chestnut and canned tuna are high in potassium. Chestnut has 150% more potassium than canned tuna - chestnut has 592mg of potassium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.