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Potato pancake vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato pancake and Water chestnuts

  • Potato pancake has more Vitamin C, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Water chestnuts are richer in Copper.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily Sodium needs 33% more than Water chestnuts.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato pancakes 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 +190.9%
Contains more Iron +2683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.2%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +1171.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +81.1%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Equal in Potassium - 584
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +2683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.2%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +1171.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +81.1%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Equal in Potassium - 584

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +590%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin E +421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +590%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin E +421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +334.3%
Contains more Fats +14660%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Other +225.5%
Contains more Water +53.8%
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 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 +334.3%
Contains more Fats +14660%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Other +225.5%
Contains more Water +53.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +186400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17379.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +186400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17379.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 20.94g Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 1.4g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 0.1g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 23.94g Potato pancake
Calories 268kcal 97kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 4.8g Potato pancake
Fiber 3.3g 3g Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 11mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.67mg 0.06mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 22mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 128mg 63mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 584mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.7mg 0.5mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.18mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.26mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 8.9µg 0.7µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 113IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 4mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.14mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 1mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.479mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.328mg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 16µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 2.496g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 0.002g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.043g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake 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
37%
Potato pancake
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 750mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.47g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.