Salmon vs. Chestnut
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Chestnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
chestnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and chestnut:
- Both chestnut and salmon are high in calories and potassium.
- Chestnut has more thiamin and folate, however, salmon contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Chestnut is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more dha, epa and dpa than chestnut.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Chestnut (Nuts, chestnuts, european, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chestnut and salmon are high in calories. Chestnut has 93% more calories than salmon - chestnut has 245 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chestnut per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for chestnut, 5:87:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 87% |
| Fat | 33% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chestnut is high in carbohydrates and salmon has less carbohydrates than chestnut - chestnut has 53g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Chestnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - chestnut has 5.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than chestnut - chestnut has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 547% more protein than chestnut - chestnut has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chestnut and salmon are low in saturated fat - chestnut has 0.41g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and chestnut are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and chestnut does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Chestnut has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg 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 salmon - chestnut has 26mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Salmon has 34 times more Vitamin A than chestnut - chestnut has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than chestnut - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chestnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chestnut and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chestnut has 0.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chestnut and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chestnut has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chestnut has more thiamin and folate, however, salmon contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both salmon and chestnut contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Salmon | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.243 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 1.342 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.497 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 70 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chestnut has 314% more calcium than salmon - chestnut has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Chestnut has 139% more iron than salmon - chestnut has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both chestnut and salmon are high in potassium. Chestnut has 62% more potassium than salmon - chestnut has 592mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more DHA, EPA and DPA than chestnut per 100 grams. Both salmon and chestnut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Salmon | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.093 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.093 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chestnut has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.776 G |
| Total | 0.085 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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FAQ
Does chestnut or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chestnut and salmon are high in calories. Chestnut has 90% more calories than salmon - chestnut has 245 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is chestnut or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 550% more protein than chestnut - chestnut has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does chestnut or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chestnut is high in carbohydrates and salmon has fewer carbohydrates than chestnut - chestnut has 53g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does chestnut or salmon contain more potassium?
Both chestnut and salmon are high in potassium. Chestnut has 60% more potassium than salmon - chestnut has 592mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.