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Potato flour vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato flour and Water chestnuts

  • Potato flour has more Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, while Water chestnuts has more Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Potato flour's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 34% higher.
  • Water chestnuts contain 23 times less Iron than Potato flour. Potato flour contains 1.38mg of Iron, while Water chestnuts contain 0.06mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato flour and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw.

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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.
Potato flour
Potato flour
7
:
3
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Calcium +490.9%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +195.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Copper +65.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Equal in Manganese - 0.331
Potato flour
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Water chestnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +490.9%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +195.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Copper +65.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Equal in Manganese - 0.331

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.
Potato flour
Potato flour
4
:
5
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.5%
Contains more Folate +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.479
Potato flour
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 13% 57% 12% 66% 29% 178% 19% 0% 0%
Water chestnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.5%
Contains more Folate +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.479

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato flour
Potato flour
4
:
1
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Protein +392.9%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Carbs +247.1%
Contains more Other +185.5%
Contains more Water +1026.7%
Potato flour
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Water chestnuts
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +392.9%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Carbs +247.1%
Contains more Other +185.5%
Contains more Water +1026.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato flour
Potato flour
2
:
1
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +248.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Potato flour
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 g
Water chestnuts
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +248.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato flour Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 77.2g 20.94g Potato flour
Protein 6.9g 1.4g Potato flour
Fats 0.34g 0.1g Potato flour
Carbs 83.1g 23.94g Potato flour
Calories 357kcal 97kcal Potato flour
Sugar 3.52g 4.8g Potato flour
Fiber 5.9g 3g Potato flour
Calcium 65mg 11mg Potato flour
Iron 1.38mg 0.06mg Potato flour
Magnesium 65mg 22mg Potato flour
Phosphorus 168mg 63mg Potato flour
Potassium 1001mg 584mg Potato flour
Sodium 55mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.54mg 0.5mg Potato flour
Copper 0.197mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.313mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 1.1µg 0.7µg Potato flour
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 3.8mg 4mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.14mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 3.507mg 1mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.474mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.769mg 0.328mg Potato flour
Folate 25µg 16µg Potato flour
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Tryptophan 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.002g Potato flour
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 0.043g Potato flour

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is better in case of low diet
Potato flour Water chestnuts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
31%
Potato flour
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Potato flour
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/nutrients
  2. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.