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Chard vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chard and Water chestnuts?

  • Chard is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, and Magnesium, while Water chestnuts are higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chard's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 273% higher.
  • Water chestnuts are lower in Sodium.

We used Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +427.3%
Contains more Iron +3666.7%
Contains more Magnesium +290.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +51.5%
Contains more Copper +100%
Equal in Potassium - 584
Equal in Manganese - 0.331
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 85% 62% 15% 49% 24% 10% 55% 44% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +427.3%
Contains more Iron +3666.7%
Contains more Magnesium +290.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +51.5%
Contains more Copper +100%
Equal in Potassium - 584
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.
Chard
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +109000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +285.9%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 368% 38% 0% 60% 9% 20% 7% 10% 20% 7% 0% 819%
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 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +109000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +285.9%
Contains more Folate +77.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Water +26.1%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Carbs +479.7%
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 4.13 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 1.26 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 +34.3%
Contains more Water +26.1%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Carbs +479.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.6%
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.028 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chard Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 2.03g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.88g 1.4g Chard
Fats 0.08g 0.1g Water chestnuts
Carbs 4.13g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 20kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 1.1g 4.8g Chard
Fiber 2.1g 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 58mg 11mg Chard
Iron 2.26mg 0.06mg Chard
Magnesium 86mg 22mg Chard
Phosphorus 33mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 549mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 179mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.33mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.163mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.334mg 0.331mg Chard
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Chard
Vitamin A 6124IU 0IU Chard
Vitamin A RAE 306µg 0µg Chard
Vitamin E 1.89mg 1.2mg Chard
Vitamin C 18mg 4mg Chard
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.36mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 9µg 16µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 327.3µg 0.3µg Chard
Tryptophan 0.018mg Chard
Threonine 0.086mg Chard
Isoleucine 0.154mg Chard
Leucine 0.135mg Chard
Lysine 0.103mg Chard
Methionine 0.02mg Chard
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Chard
Valine 0.114mg Chard
Histidine 0.038mg Chard
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.026g Chard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.002g Chard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.028g 0.043g Water chestnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chard 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
113%
Chard
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Chard
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard
Chard is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard
Chard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Chard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170401/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.