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Agar vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Agar and Water chestnuts

  • Water chestnuts contain less Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K than Agar.
  • Agar's daily need coverage for Iron is 267% higher.
  • Water chestnuts contain 81 times less Vitamin K than Agar. Agar contains 24.4µg of Vitamin K, while Water chestnuts contain 0.3µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, agar, dried 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.
Contains more Calcium +5581.8%
Contains more Iron +35566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3400%
Contains more Potassium +92.6%
Contains more Zinc +1060%
Contains more Copper +87.1%
Contains more Manganese +1199.1%
Contains more Selenium +957.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +5581.8%
Contains more Iron +35566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3400%
Contains more Potassium +92.6%
Contains more Zinc +1060%
Contains more Copper +87.1%
Contains more Manganese +1199.1%
Contains more Selenium +957.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%

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.
Agar
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Contains more Vitamin E +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +530.1%
Contains more Folate +3525%
Contains more Vitamin K +8033.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.328
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
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 E +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +530.1%
Contains more Folate +3525%
Contains more Vitamin K +8033.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.328

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +343.6%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +237.8%
Contains more Other +257.3%
Contains more Water +746.3%
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
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 +343.6%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +237.8%
Contains more Other +257.3%
Contains more Water +746.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.4%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Agar 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 Agar Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 73.18g 20.94g Agar
Protein 6.21g 1.4g Agar
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Agar
Carbs 80.88g 23.94g Agar
Calories 306kcal 97kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g 4.8g Agar
Fiber 7.7g 3g Agar
Calcium 625mg 11mg Agar
Iron 21.4mg 0.06mg Agar
Magnesium 770mg 22mg Agar
Phosphorus 52mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 1125mg 584mg Agar
Sodium 102mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 5.8mg 0.5mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg 0.326mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg 0.331mg Agar
Selenium 7.4µg 0.7µg Agar
Vitamin E 5mg 1.2mg Agar
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.2mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.202mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 3.018mg 0.479mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 580µg 16µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg 0.3µg Agar
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g 0g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.002g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.043g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Agar 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
75%
Agar
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Agar
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Agar
Agar is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar 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. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/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.