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Kanpyo vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kanpyo and Water chestnuts

  • Kanpyo is higher than Water chestnuts in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Potassium, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Kanpyo covers your daily Iron needs 63% more than Water chestnuts.
  • Kanpyo contains 25 times more Calcium than Water chestnuts. While Kanpyo contains 280mg of Calcium, Water chestnuts contain only 11mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips) 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 +2445.5%
Contains more Iron +8433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +468.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.4%
Contains more Potassium +170.9%
Contains more Zinc +1072%
Contains more Copper +32.8%
Contains more Manganese +243.5%
Contains more Selenium +271.4%
Equal in Sodium - 14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 85% 192% 90% 81% 140% 2% 160% 145% 149% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2445.5%
Contains more Iron +8433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +468.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.4%
Contains more Potassium +170.9%
Contains more Zinc +1072%
Contains more Copper +32.8%
Contains more Manganese +243.5%
Contains more Selenium +271.4%
Equal in Sodium - 14

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.
Kanpyo
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +433%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354.5%
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% 1% 0% 11% 55% 154% 123% 46% 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 B3 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +433%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +512.9%
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Carbs +171.6%
Contains more Other +432.7%
Contains more Water +267.9%
9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 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 +512.9%
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Carbs +171.6%
Contains more Other +432.7%
Contains more Water +267.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +467.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.244 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +467.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kanpyo Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 55.23g 20.94g Kanpyo
Protein 8.58g 1.4g Kanpyo
Fats 0.56g 0.1g Kanpyo
Carbs 65.03g 23.94g Kanpyo
Calories 258kcal 97kcal Kanpyo
Sugar 4.8g Kanpyo
Fiber 9.8g 3g Kanpyo
Calcium 280mg 11mg Kanpyo
Iron 5.12mg 0.06mg Kanpyo
Magnesium 125mg 22mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 188mg 63mg Kanpyo
Potassium 1582mg 584mg Kanpyo
Sodium 15mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 5.86mg 0.5mg Kanpyo
Copper 0.433mg 0.326mg Kanpyo
Manganese 1.137mg 0.331mg Kanpyo
Selenium 2.6µg 0.7µg Kanpyo
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 0.2mg 4mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 1mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 2.553mg 0.479mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.532mg 0.328mg Kanpyo
Folate 61µg 16µg Kanpyo
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g 0.002g Kanpyo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.244g 0.043g Kanpyo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kanpyo 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
32%
Kanpyo
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Kanpyo
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/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.