Chrysanthemum vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chrysanthemum and water chestnuts
- Chrysanthemum is higher in vitamin K, folate, iron, manganese, vitamin A, and calcium, yet water chestnuts are higher in copper, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Chrysanthemum covers your daily vitamin K needs 291% more than water chestnuts.
- The amount of sodium in water chestnuts is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chrysanthemum, garland, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +963.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3716.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +184.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +138% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +116566.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1006.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.36 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
3.02 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
23.94 g
Water:
73.46 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +140% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +460% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +692.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 350µg | 0.3µg | 291% |
| Folate | 177µg | 16µg | 40% |
| Iron | 2.29mg | 0.06mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.943mg | 0.331mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.326mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 116µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.176mg | 0.328mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 11mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 3.02g | 23.94g | 7% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 0.479mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.144mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Calories | 24kcal | 97kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 3.36g | 1.4g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.531mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 63mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 567mg | 584mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.02g | 20.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 3g | 3g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
91%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chrysanthemum 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 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.