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Potato vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato and Water chestnuts

  • Potato has more Iron, and Vitamin C, however, Water chestnuts has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B1.
  • Water chestnuts' daily need coverage for Copper is 23% more.
  • Potato has 18 times more Iron than Water chestnuts. Potato has 1.08mg of Iron, while Water chestnuts have 0.06mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, 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 +36.4%
Contains more Iron +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +38.9%
Contains more Copper +176.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.1%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Equal in Phosphorus - 63
Equal in Potassium - 584
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +38.9%
Contains more Copper +176.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.1%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Equal in Phosphorus - 63
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.
Potato
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.328
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
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 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.328

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.6%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Other +20.9%
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Equal in Water - 73.46
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 +78.6%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Other +20.9%
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Equal in Water - 73.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 2.5g 1.4g Potato
Fats 0.13g 0.1g Potato
Carbs 21.15g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 93kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g 4.8g Potato
Fiber 2.2g 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 15mg 11mg Potato
Iron 1.08mg 0.06mg Potato
Magnesium 28mg 22mg Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 63mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 10mg 14mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.118mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.219mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 9.6mg 4mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 1mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 28µg 16µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg 0.3µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.002g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.043g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato 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
17%
Potato
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.