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Chanterelle vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chanterelle and Water chestnuts?

  • Chanterelle is higher in Iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Water chestnuts are richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chanterelle's daily need coverage for Iron is 43% more.
  • Chanterelle has less Sugar.

We used Mushrooms, Chanterelle, raw and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw types in this article.

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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 +36.4%
Contains more Iron +5683.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +42%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +15.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.326
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 131% 10% 25% 45% 2% 20% 118% 38% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +5683.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +42%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +15.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.326

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +645.5%
Contains more Folate +700%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.2
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% 159% 0% 4% 50% 77% 65% 11% 2% 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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +645.5%
Contains more Folate +700%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +430%
Contains more Water +22.3%
Contains more Other +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +249%
Equal in Protein - 1.4
7% 90%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 6.86 g
Water: 89.85 g
Other: 1.27 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 Fats +430%
Contains more Water +22.3%
Contains more Other +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +249%
Equal in Protein - 1.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chanterelle Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.49g 1.4g Chanterelle
Fats 0.53g 0.1g Chanterelle
Carbs 6.86g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 38kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 1.16g 4.8g Chanterelle
Fiber 3.8g 3g Chanterelle
Calcium 15mg 11mg Chanterelle
Iron 3.47mg 0.06mg Chanterelle
Magnesium 13mg 22mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 57mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 506mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 9mg 14mg Chanterelle
Zinc 0.71mg 0.5mg Chanterelle
Copper 0.353mg 0.326mg Chanterelle
Manganese 0.286mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 2.2µg 0.7µg Chanterelle
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin D 212IU 0IU Chanterelle
Vitamin D 5.3µg 0µg Chanterelle
Vitamin C 4mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.2mg Chanterelle
Vitamin B3 4.085mg 1mg Chanterelle
Vitamin B5 1.075mg 0.479mg Chanterelle
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 2µg 16µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.026g Chanterelle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Water chestnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Water chestnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chanterelle 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
30%
Chanterelle
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chanterelle
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?
Chanterelle
Chanterelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chanterelle
Chanterelle contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chanterelle
Chanterelle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chanterelle
Chanterelle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
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. Chanterelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168422/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.