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Ginger vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ginger and Water chestnuts

  • Ginger is richer in Iron, yet Water chestnuts are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Water chestnuts is 13% higher.
  • Ginger contains 10 times more Iron than Water chestnuts. Ginger contains 0.6mg of Iron, while Water chestnuts contain 0.06mg.

Food types used in this article are Ginger root, 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.
Ginger
Ginger
4
:
5
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +95.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Manganese +44.5%
Equal in Sodium - 14
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Water chestnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +95.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Manganese +44.5%
Equal in Sodium - 14
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Ginger
Ginger
1
:
8
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin E +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Water chestnuts
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 C +25%
Contains more Vitamin E +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
3
:
2
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Carbs +34.7%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Equal in Water - 73.46
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Water chestnuts
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 +30%
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Carbs +34.7%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Equal in Water - 73.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
1
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Water chestnuts
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.82g 1.4g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 0.1g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 80kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 1.7g 4.8g Ginger
Fiber 2g 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 16mg 11mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 0.06mg Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 22mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 415mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 13mg 14mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.226mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.229mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 5mg 4mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 11µg 16µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.002g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.043g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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
9%
Ginger
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.177g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.