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Butterbur vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Butterbur and Water chestnuts

  • Butterbur is richer in Vitamin C, and Calcium, yet Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Butterbur is 31% higher.
  • Butterbur contains 9 times more Calcium than Water chestnuts. Butterbur contains 103mg of Calcium, while Water chestnuts contain 11mg.

Food types used in this article are Butterbur, (fuki), 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 +836.4%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +425%
Contains more Zinc +212.5%
Contains more Copper +216.5%
Contains more Manganese +20.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +836.4%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +425%
Contains more Zinc +212.5%
Contains more Copper +216.5%
Contains more Manganese +20.8%

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 +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1396.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.7%
Contains more Folate +60%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 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 +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1396.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.7%
Contains more Folate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +28.6%
Contains more Other +32.7%
Contains more Protein +259%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +563.2%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 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 Water +28.6%
Contains more Other +32.7%
Contains more Protein +259%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +563.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterbur Water chestnuts
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Butterbur Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 3.61g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 0.39g 1.4g Water chestnuts
Fats 0.04g 0.1g Water chestnuts
Carbs 3.61g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 14kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g Butterbur
Fiber 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 103mg 11mg Butterbur
Iron 0.1mg 0.06mg Butterbur
Magnesium 14mg 22mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 12mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 655mg 584mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 14mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.16mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.103mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.274mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Butterbur
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Butterbur
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 31.5mg 4mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 10µg 16µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.026g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Water chestnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Water chestnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butterbur 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
13%
Butterbur
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.