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Peppers vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peppers and Water chestnuts different?

  • Peppers are richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE, while Water chestnuts are higher in Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Peppers covers your daily need of Vitamin C 265% more than Water chestnuts.

Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw types were 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 +63.6%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Phosphorus +37%
Contains more Potassium +71.8%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +87.4%
Contains more Manganese +39.7%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Phosphorus +37%
Contains more Potassium +71.8%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +87.4%
Contains more Manganese +39.7%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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 +5962.5%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +4666.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +685.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
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 +5962.5%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +4666.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +685.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Carbs +153.1%
Contains more Other +83.3%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 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 +42.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Carbs +153.1%
Contains more Other +83.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.5%
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppers Water chestnuts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals 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 Peppers Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 2g 1.4g Peppers
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Peppers
Carbs 9.46g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 40kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 5.1g 4.8g Water chestnuts
Fiber 1.5g 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 18mg 11mg Peppers
Iron 1.2mg 0.06mg Peppers
Magnesium 25mg 22mg Peppers
Phosphorus 46mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 340mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 7mg 14mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.174mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.237mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 1179IU 0IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 0µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 242.5mg 4mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 23µg 16µg Peppers
Vitamin K 14.3µg 0.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.026g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.002g Peppers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.043g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppers 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
90%
Peppers
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
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 - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.