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Radish seeds vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Radish seeds and Water chestnuts

  • Radish seeds are richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, yet Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Radish seeds is 28% higher.
  • Radish seeds contain 14 times more Iron than Water chestnuts. Radish seeds contain 0.86mg of Iron, while Water chestnuts contain 0.06mg.

Food types used in this article are Radish seeds, sprouted, raw 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.
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
6
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4
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Calcium +363.6%
Contains more Iron +1333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Potassium +579.1%
Contains more Copper +171.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Radish seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 33% 32% 49% 8% 1% 16% 40% 34% 4%
Water chestnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +363.6%
Contains more Iron +1333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Potassium +579.1%
Contains more Copper +171.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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.
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
5
:
5
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +622.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53%
Contains more Folate +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.1%
Radish seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 24% 0% 0% 97% 26% 24% 54% 44% 66% 72% 0% 0%
Water chestnuts
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 +622.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53%
Contains more Folate +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
3
:
2
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Protein +172.1%
Contains more Fats +2430%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Carbs +565%
Equal in Other - 1.1
Radish seeds
4% 3% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.81 g
Fats: 2.53 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0 g
Water chestnuts
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 +172.1%
Contains more Fats +2430%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Carbs +565%
Equal in Other - 1.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
2
:
1
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2553.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Radish seeds
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.767 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.419 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.141 g
Water chestnuts
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2553.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Radish seeds 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 Radish seeds Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 3.81g 1.4g Radish seeds
Fats 2.53g 0.1g Radish seeds
Carbs 3.6g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 43kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g Radish seeds
Fiber 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 51mg 11mg Radish seeds
Iron 0.86mg 0.06mg Radish seeds
Magnesium 44mg 22mg Radish seeds
Phosphorus 113mg 63mg Radish seeds
Potassium 86mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 6mg 14mg Radish seeds
Zinc 0.56mg 0.5mg Radish seeds
Copper 0.12mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.26mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 391IU 0IU Radish seeds
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Radish seeds
Vitamin E 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 28.9mg 4mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 2.853mg 1mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B5 0.733mg 0.479mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 95µg 16µg Radish seeds
Vitamin K 0.3µg Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.767g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.419g 0.002g Radish seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.141g 0.043g Radish seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Radish seeds 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
34%
Radish seeds
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Radish seeds
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.741g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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. Radish seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170095/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.