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Red cabbage vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Red cabbage and Water chestnuts

  • Red cabbage has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Iron, however, Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Red cabbage covers your daily Vitamin C needs 59% more than Water chestnuts.
  • Water chestnuts have 127 times less Vitamin K than Red cabbage. Red cabbage has 38.2µg of Vitamin K, while Water chestnuts have 0.3µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, red, 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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
2
:
8
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Calcium +309.1%
Contains more Iron +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +110%
Contains more Potassium +140.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Copper +1817.6%
Contains more Manganese +36.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 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 +309.1%
Contains more Iron +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +110%
Contains more Potassium +140.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Copper +1817.6%
Contains more Manganese +36.2%
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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
4
:
6
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1325%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +12633.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.9%
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
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 +1325%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +12633.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
3
:
2
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Water +23%
Contains more Carbs +224.8%
Contains more Other +69.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.4
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 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 Fats +60%
Contains more Water +23%
Contains more Carbs +224.8%
Contains more Other +69.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
3
:
0
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86%
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Water chestnuts
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 +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.43g 1.4g Red cabbage
Fats 0.16g 0.1g Red cabbage
Carbs 7.37g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 31kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g 4.8g Red cabbage
Fiber 2.1g 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 45mg 11mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.06mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 16mg 22mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 30mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 243mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 27mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.22mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.017mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.243mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 1116IU 0IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 0µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 57mg 4mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 18µg 16µg Red cabbage
Vitamin K 38.2µg 0.3µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.039mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg Red cabbage
Leucine 0.046mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0.049mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.048mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.026g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.002g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.043g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage 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
39%
Red cabbage
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage 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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.