Red potato vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between red potato and water chestnuts?
- Red potato is richer in vitamin C and iron, while water chestnuts are higher in copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin E, manganese, and vitamin B1.
- Water chestnuts' daily need coverage for copper is 17% higher.
- Water chestnuts have 12 times less iron than red potato. Red potato has 0.7mg of iron, while water chestnuts have 0.06mg.
We used Potatoes, red, flesh, and skin, baked and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1066.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +215% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +833.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +91.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
23.94 g
Water:
73.46 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.2% |
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Water
~73.46g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.026g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.002g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.043g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.326mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 12.6mg | 4mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.328mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.06mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.173mg | 0.331mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1.2mg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.595mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.341mg | 0.479mg | 3% |
| Folate | 27µg | 16µg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.9mg | 36.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.3g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.44g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 63mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 584mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 19.59g | 23.94g | 1% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 97kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.79g | 20.94g | N/A |
| Calcium | 9mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.43g | 4.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0% |
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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
16%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.026 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.