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Borage vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Borage and Water chestnuts

  • Borage has more Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Magnesium, while Water chestnuts has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Borage's daily need coverage for Iron is 41% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Borage, raw 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 +745.5%
Contains more Iron +5400%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.9%
Contains more Potassium +24.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +150.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.331
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +745.5%
Contains more Iron +5400%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.9%
Contains more Potassium +24.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +150.8%
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.
Borage
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +775%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1068.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.5%
Contains more Folate +23.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +775%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1068.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.5%
Contains more Folate +23.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +682.4%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 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 +28.6%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +682.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.8g 1.4g Borage
Fats 0.7g 0.1g Borage
Carbs 3.06g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 21kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g Borage
Fiber 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 93mg 11mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 0.06mg Borage
Magnesium 52mg 22mg Borage
Phosphorus 53mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 470mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 80mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.2mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.13mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.349mg 0.331mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Borage
Vitamin A 4200IU 0IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 0µg Borage
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 35mg 4mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 13µg 16µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.002g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.043g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Borage 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
39%
Borage
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.144g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
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 minerals?
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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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.