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Cardoon vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cardoon and Water chestnuts

  • Cardoon has more Folate, Iron, and Calcium, however, Water chestnuts are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Water chestnuts covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 16% more than Cardoon.
  • Water chestnuts have 12 times less Sodium than Cardoon. Cardoon has 170mg of Sodium, while Water chestnuts have 14mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cardoon, 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 +536.4%
Contains more Iron +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.9%
Contains more Potassium +46%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +194.1%
Contains more Copper +41.1%
Contains more Manganese +29.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +536.4%
Contains more Iron +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.9%
Contains more Potassium +46%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +194.1%
Contains more Copper +41.1%
Contains more Manganese +29.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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 Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 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 Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +28%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Carbs +488.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Other - 1.1
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 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%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Carbs +488.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Other - 1.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.043
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.043

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cardoon Water chestnuts
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cardoon Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 0.7g 1.4g Water chestnuts
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 4.07g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 17kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 70mg 11mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 0.06mg Cardoon
Magnesium 42mg 22mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 23mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 400mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 170mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.17mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.231mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.256mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 2mg 4mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 68µg 16µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.026g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.002g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.043g Water chestnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardoon Water chestnuts
Low Fats diet Equal
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
10%
Cardoon
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.