Strawberries vs. Chestnut
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Chestnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
chestnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and chestnut:
- Both strawberries and chestnut are high in Vitamin C.
- Chestnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chestnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Strawberry has 54% less sugar than chestnut.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Chestnut (Nuts, chestnuts, european, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chestnut is high in calories and strawberry has 87% less calories than chestnut - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and chestnut has 245 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is similar to chestnut for protein, carbs and fat. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for chestnut, 5:87:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 87% |
| Fat | 8% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chestnut is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 85% less carbohydrates than chestnut - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chestnut has 53g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chestnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 155% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chestnut has 5.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberry has 54% less sugar than chestnut - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and chestnut has 10.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chestnut has 373% more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and chestnut has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and chestnut are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chestnut has 0.41g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both strawberries and chestnut are high in Vitamin C. Strawberry has 126% more Vitamin C than chestnut - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chestnut has 26mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and chestnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chestnut has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and chestnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chestnut has 0.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and chestnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chestnut has 7.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chestnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Strawberries | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.243 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 1.342 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.497 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 70 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chestnut has 81% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and chestnut has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Chestnut has 122% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and chestnut has 0.91mg of iron.
potassium
Chestnut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 287% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and chestnut has 592mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both strawberries and chestnut contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Strawberries | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 14 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 13 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both strawberries and chestnut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Strawberries | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.093 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.093 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chestnut has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Chestnut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.776 G |
| Total | 0.09 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Chestnut (Nuts, chestnuts, european, roasted) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or chestnut contain more calories in 100 grams?Chestnut is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than chestnut - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and chestnut has 245 calories.
Does strawberries or chestnut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chestnut is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 90% fewer carbohydrates than chestnut - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and chestnut has 53g of carbohydrates.
Does strawberries or chestnut contain more potassium?
Chestnut is a rich source of potassium and it has 290% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium in 100 grams and chestnut has 592mg of potassium.