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Brussels sprout vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brussels sprout and Water chestnuts?

  • Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, and Folate, while Water chestnuts are higher in Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 147% higher.
  • Water chestnuts have 23 times less Iron than Brussels sprout. Brussels sprout has 1.4mg of Iron, while Water chestnuts have 0.06mg.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw types in this comparison.

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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 +281.8%
Contains more Iron +2233.3%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Contains more Potassium +50.1%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +365.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 63
Equal in Manganese - 0.331
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +281.8%
Contains more Iron +2233.3%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Contains more Potassium +50.1%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +365.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 63
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2025%
Contains more Folate +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +58900%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.14
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
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 +2025%
Contains more Folate +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +58900%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +141.4%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +167.5%
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 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 +141.4%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +167.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355714%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355714%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brussels sprout 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 3.38g 1.4g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 43kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 4.8g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 3g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 11mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 0.06mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 63mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 25mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.42mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.07mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.331mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 85mg 4mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 61µg 16µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg 0.3µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.002g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.043g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout 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
81%
Brussels sprout
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout 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 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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.