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Mustard Greens vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mustard Greens and Water chestnuts different?

  • Mustard Greens is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron, however, Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Mustard Greens is 494% higher.

Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw are the varieties used 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 +972.7%
Contains more Iron +1350%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +260.5%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Copper +123.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +972.7%
Contains more Iron +1350%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +260.5%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Copper +123.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +532.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +197466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +299.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.7%
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 743% 36% 0% 85% 11% 15% 9% 8% 23% 7% 0% 1482%
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 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +532.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +197466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +299.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.7%
Contains more Folate +77.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82.9%
Contains more Fats +370%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Carbs +430.8%
Contains more Other +61.8%
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 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 +82.9%
Contains more Fats +370%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Carbs +430.8%
Contains more Other +61.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5400%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.043
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 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 +5400%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.043

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Greens Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 2.56g 1.4g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.47g 0.1g Mustard Greens
Carbs 4.51g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 26kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 1.41g 4.8g Mustard Greens
Fiber 2g 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 118mg 11mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.87mg 0.06mg Mustard Greens
Magnesium 13mg 22mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 42mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 162mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 9mg 14mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.22mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.146mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 12370IU 0IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 618µg 0µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg 1.2mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 25.3mg 4mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.433mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.12mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 9µg 16µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 592.7µg 0.3µg Mustard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.026g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11g 0.002g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.043g Mustard Greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mustard Greens 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
201%
Mustard Greens
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Mustard Greens
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens 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 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. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.