Beef vs. Chestnut
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Chestnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
chestnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and chestnut:
- Both beef and chestnut are high in calories and potassium.
- Beef is a great source of iron.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
- Chestnut has more thiamin and folate, however, beef contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Chestnut is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Chestnut (Nuts, chestnuts, european, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both beef and chestnut are high in calories. Beef has 13% more calories than chestnut - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and chestnut has 245 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chestnut per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for chestnut, 5:87:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 87% |
| Fat | 62% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chestnut is high in carbohydrates and beef has less carbohydrates than chestnut - chestnut has 53g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Chestnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - chestnut has 5.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than chestnut - chestnut has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 701% more protein than chestnut - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and chestnut has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and chestnut has 94% less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chestnut has 0.41g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Chestnut has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and chestnut does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Chestnut has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg 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 beef - chestnut has 26mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beef and chestnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chestnut has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Beef and chestnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chestnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beef and chestnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chestnut has 0.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and chestnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chestnut has 7.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chestnut has more thiamin and folate, however, beef contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both beef and chestnut contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Beef | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.243 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 1.342 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.497 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 70 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Beef and chestnut contain similar amounts of calcium - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and chestnut has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 147% more iron than chestnut - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chestnut has 0.91mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and chestnut are high in potassium. Chestnut has 115% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and chestnut has 592mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both beef and chestnut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Beef | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.093 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.093 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beef and chestnut contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beef | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.776 G |
| Total | 0.402 G | 0.776 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does beef or chestnut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both beef and chestnut are high in calories. Beef has 10% more calories than chestnut - beef has 277 calories in 100g and chestnut has 245 calories.
Is beef or chestnut better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 700% more protein than chestnut - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and chestnut has 3.2g of protein.
Does chestnut or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chestnut is high in carbohydrates and beef has fewer carbohydrates than chestnut - chestnut has 53g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does beef or chestnut contain more potassium?
Both beef and chestnut are high in potassium. Chestnut has 120% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and chestnut has 592mg of potassium.