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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.
Red potato
Red potato
4
:
6
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Iron +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +87.4%
Contains more Manganese +91.3%
Equal in Potassium - 584
Red potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Water chestnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Iron +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +87.4%
Contains more Manganese +91.3%
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.
Red potato
Red potato
5
:
5
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +215%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.5%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.7%
Red potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
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 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.5%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red potato
Red potato
4
:
1
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Contains more Protein +64.3%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +17.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.2%
Equal in Water - 73.46
Red potato
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 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 +64.3%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +17.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.2%
Equal in Water - 73.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red potato
Red potato
0
:
0
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.026
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.002
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.043
Red potato
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Water chestnuts
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.026
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.002
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.043

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 17.79g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 2.3g 1.4g Red potato
Fats 0.15g 0.1g Red potato
Carbs 19.59g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 89kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g 4.8g Red potato
Fiber 1.8g 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 9mg 11mg Water chestnuts
Iron 0.7mg 0.06mg Red potato
Magnesium 28mg 22mg Red potato
Phosphorus 72mg 63mg Red potato
Potassium 545mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 12mg 14mg Red potato
Zinc 0.4mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.174mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.173mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Red potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Red potato
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 12.6mg 4mg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 1mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 27µg 16µg Red potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.3µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.026g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.002g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.043g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Red 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%
Red potato
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.026 g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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.

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 potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.