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Nopales vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Nopales and Water chestnuts

  • Nopales have more Calcium, Magnesium, and Iron, while Water chestnuts have more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus.
  • Water chestnuts' daily need coverage for Copper is 30% higher.
  • Water chestnuts contain 15 times less Calcium than Nopales. Nopales contain 164mg of Calcium, while Water chestnuts contain 11mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nopales, 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 Calcium +1390.9%
Contains more Iron +883.3%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Manganese +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.8%
Contains more Potassium +127.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +526.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1390.9%
Contains more Iron +883.3%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Manganese +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.8%
Contains more Potassium +127.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +526.9%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +387.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.6%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
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 C +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +387.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.6%
Contains more Folate +433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +28.1%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +618.9%
Equal in Protein - 1.4
Equal in Other - 1.1
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 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 Water +28.1%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +618.9%
Equal in Protein - 1.4
Equal in Other - 1.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.3%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.32g 1.4g Water chestnuts
Fats 0.09g 0.1g Water chestnuts
Carbs 3.33g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 16kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 1.15g 4.8g Nopales
Fiber 2.2g 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 164mg 11mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 0.06mg Nopales
Magnesium 52mg 22mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 257mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 21mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.25mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.052mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.457mg 0.331mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 457IU 0IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Nopales
Vitamin E 0mg 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 9.3mg 4mg Nopales
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 3µg 16µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin K 5.3µg 0.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.026g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.002g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.043g Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nopales 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
10%
Nopales
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
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.

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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.