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Pea vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pea and Water chestnuts

  • Pea has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, Iron, Folate, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, however, Water chestnuts are higher in Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pea covers your daily need of Vitamin B5 3050% more than Water chestnuts.
  • Pea has 86 times more Vitamin K than Water chestnuts. While Pea has 25.9µg of Vitamin K, Water chestnuts have only 0.3µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +145.5%
Contains more Iron +2466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +77.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +138%
Contains more Manganese +58.6%
Contains more Selenium +171.4%
Contains more Potassium +115.5%
Contains more Copper +88.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 58% 28% 51% 24% 1% 33% 58% 69% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +145.5%
Contains more Iron +2466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +77.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +138%
Contains more Manganese +58.6%
Contains more Selenium +171.4%
Contains more Potassium +115.5%
Contains more Copper +88.4%

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.
Pea
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +255%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31841.5%
Contains more Folate +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +8533.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 49% 3% 0% 48% 65% 35% 38% 9180% 50% 48% 0% 65%
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 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31841.5%
Contains more Folate +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +8533.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +282.9%
Contains more Fats +120%
Contains more Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Other +19.6%
Equal in Water - 73.46
5% 16% 78%
Protein: 5.36 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 15.63 g
Water: 77.87 g
Other: 0.92 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 +282.9%
Contains more Fats +120%
Contains more Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Other +19.6%
Equal in Water - 73.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
24% 12% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pea Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 10.13g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 5.36g 1.4g Pea
Fats 0.22g 0.1g Pea
Carbs 15.63g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 84kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Fructose 0.41g Pea
Sugar 5.93g 4.8g Water chestnuts
Fiber 5.5g 3g Pea
Calcium 27mg 11mg Pea
Iron 1.54mg 0.06mg Pea
Magnesium 39mg 22mg Pea
Phosphorus 117mg 63mg Pea
Potassium 271mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 3mg 14mg Pea
Zinc 1.19mg 0.5mg Pea
Copper 0.173mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.525mg 0.331mg Pea
Selenium 1.9µg 0.7µg Pea
Vitamin A 801IU 0IU Pea
Vitamin A RAE 40µg 0µg Pea
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 14.2mg 4mg Pea
Vitamin B1 0.259mg 0.14mg Pea
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 2.021mg 1mg Pea
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.479mg Pea
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 63µg 16µg Pea
Vitamin K 25.9µg 0.3µg Pea
Tryptophan 0.037mg Pea
Threonine 0.201mg Pea
Isoleucine 0.193mg Pea
Leucine 0.32mg Pea
Lysine 0.314mg Pea
Methionine 0.081mg Pea
Phenylalanine 0.198mg Pea
Valine 0.232mg Pea
Histidine 0.105mg Pea
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g 0.002g Pea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.043g Pea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pea 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
798%
Pea
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Pea
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea
Pea contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea
Pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea
Pea is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/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.