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Portobello vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Portobello and Water chestnuts

  • Portobello has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Copper, while Water chestnuts has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B1.
  • Portobello's daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% higher.
  • Water chestnuts contain 6 times less Vitamin B3 than Portobello. Portobello contains 6.255mg of Vitamin B3, while Water chestnuts contain 1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, portabella, grilled 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 Iron +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.3%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Copper +19.3%
Contains more Selenium +3028.6%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +33.6%
Contains more Manganese +394%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.3%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Copper +19.3%
Contains more Selenium +3028.6%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +33.6%
Contains more Manganese +394%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.5%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.5%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +134.3%
Contains more Fats +480%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Carbs +439.2%
Equal in Other - 1.1
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 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 +134.3%
Contains more Fats +480%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Carbs +439.2%
Equal in Other - 1.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +439.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +439.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Portobello Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 2.24g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 3.28g 1.4g Portobello
Fats 0.58g 0.1g Portobello
Carbs 4.44g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 29kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Starch 0.43g Portobello
Sugar 2.26g 4.8g Portobello
Fiber 2.2g 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 3mg 11mg Water chestnuts
Iron 0.4mg 0.06mg Portobello
Magnesium 13mg 22mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 135mg 63mg Portobello
Potassium 437mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 11mg 14mg Portobello
Zinc 0.65mg 0.5mg Portobello
Copper 0.389mg 0.326mg Portobello
Manganese 0.067mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 21.9µg 0.7µg Portobello
Vitamin E 0mg 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin D 14IU 0IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Portobello
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.2mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 6.255mg 1mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 1.262mg 0.479mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 19µg 16µg Portobello
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Tryptophan 0.045mg Portobello
Threonine 0.125mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.09mg Portobello
Leucine 0.15mg Portobello
Lysine 0.11mg Portobello
Methionine 0.035mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.1mg Portobello
Valine 0.41mg Portobello
Histidine 0.065mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.002g Portobello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.232g 0.043g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Portobello 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
30%
Portobello
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Portobello
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Portobello
Portobello contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 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.
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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.