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Rapini vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rapini and Water chestnuts

  • Rapini is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, yet Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Rapini is 186% higher.

Food types used in this article are Broccoli raab, 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 +881.8%
Contains more Iron +3466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.9%
Contains more Zinc +54%
Contains more Manganese +19.3%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +198%
Contains less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Copper +676.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +881.8%
Contains more Iron +3466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.9%
Contains more Zinc +54%
Contains more Manganese +19.3%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +198%
Contains less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Copper +676.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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.
Rapini
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +35%
Contains more Vitamin C +405%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.1%
Contains more Folate +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +74566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
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 E +35%
Contains more Vitamin C +405%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.1%
Contains more Folate +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +74566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +126.4%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Carbs +740%
Contains more Other +17%
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 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 +126.4%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Carbs +740%
Contains more Other +17%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rapini Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 0.15g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 3.17g 1.4g Rapini
Fats 0.49g 0.1g Rapini
Carbs 2.85g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 22kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Fructose 0.17g Rapini
Sugar 0.38g 4.8g Rapini
Fiber 2.7g 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 108mg 11mg Rapini
Iron 2.14mg 0.06mg Rapini
Magnesium 22mg 22mg
Phosphorus 73mg 63mg Rapini
Potassium 196mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 33mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.77mg 0.5mg Rapini
Copper 0.042mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.395mg 0.331mg Rapini
Selenium 1µg 0.7µg Rapini
Vitamin A 2622IU 0IU Rapini
Vitamin A RAE 131µg 0µg Rapini
Vitamin E 1.62mg 1.2mg Rapini
Vitamin C 20.2mg 4mg Rapini
Vitamin B1 0.162mg 0.14mg Rapini
Vitamin B2 0.129mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1.221mg 1mg Rapini
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.171mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 83µg 16µg Rapini
Vitamin K 224µg 0.3µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.043mg Rapini
Threonine 0.106mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.104mg Rapini
Leucine 0.17mg Rapini
Lysine 0.198mg Rapini
Methionine 0.048mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.128mg Rapini
Valine 0.153mg Rapini
Histidine 0.066mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.002g Rapini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.043g Rapini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
86%
Rapini
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Rapini
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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.